Finance Manager

In this role you will be a key member of the finance team charged with the production of management reporting, forecasts and budget, along with being a senior within operational finance.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities / duties will include, but may not be limited to:

Financial Reporting

• Deliver timely and accurate management accounts including key commentary on variances to budget, prior year and forecast.

• Develop analysis on the performance of the business across various financial and non financial KPIs.

Budgets and Forecasts

• Prepare budgets and forecasts for the division built on key drivers for the business.

• Prepare financial modelling, including sensitivity analysis.

Operational Finance

• Ensure delegation of authority is adhered to and authority workflows are set up correctly.

• Oversee the payment run process, including first approval in the bank.

Business Systems & Process Ownership

• Support with optimisation of business systems including ERP, finance software, and integrated tools.

Governance & Compliance

Team Development

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with broad experience across operational finance, Management accounts and F,P&A.

• Experience with IFRS15 revenue recognition and project accounting.

• Technical skills in IFRS and UK GAAP and UK tax legislation

• Knowledge of ERP systems and financial software platforms (e.g., Business Central, Power BI, Dynamics).

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across levels and geographies.

• Exposure to Business Central and Power BI.