Job TitleFinance ManagerResponsible toFinance Business PartnerLocationParklandsDepartmentB&I – 14forty - FinanceThis role profile is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to incorporate changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment. Overall Purpose of the RoleYou will perform an influential and high-profile role delivering financial and commercial support to an allocated Business sector. Through effective business partnering, the role will continually improve service levels, cost effectiveness and add value to commercial activities undertaken. Alongside assisting with solutions for wider organizational objectives. Key AccountabilitiesPURPOSE: Commercial SupportBusiness Partner key stakeholders (financial and non-financial) ensuring strong commercial and operational decision making, managing financial risks and opportunitiesApplication of subsector/sector strategy, assisting in solutions for wider organisational objectives, outside of day to day contractsDelivering proactive ad-hoc financial analysis with summarised findings to support business unit decision makingUnderstand and manage the financial risks and opportunities arising from volumetric and other contract mechanisms – and ongoing business performance PERFORMANCEDeliver analysis of key business reporting such as month end reports, business reviews, client reports, budgets, cash analysis and other ad-hoc analysis to be discussed at monthly review.Assist in training of operational teams in the use of business reporting to understand and improve their financial performanceMonthly balance sheet review for area of responsibility, escalating key risks/ opportunities to senior stakeholders.Promote working capital improvements through timely, accurate contract billing and active management of debt ledgersSupport with the budgeting and forecasting process by consolidating the budget, understanding variances and preparing the budget presentation for senior stakeholdersMonitoring initiative delivery plan, challenging operational teams where there is a risk to achievement and highlighting to senior stakeholdersPreparation & analysis of documentation for client tenders, negotiations and capital expenditure appraisalsSupport operational teams with understanding actions required on mobilisation and ensure that these are executed in line with timetableYou will ensure health and safety of all colleagues within the business and report any incidents via the approved company processesPEOPLE: Relationship ManagementWorking effectively as part of a teamBuilding relationships with key stakeholdersSupervision and development of junior team members, supporting their career progression while focusing on client service, ensure adequate business partnering and commercial knowledgeCandidate Requirements: Key Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceEssential:Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with 1+ year PQE.Industry experience gained within a multi-site multi-contract complex organisation Experience of management accounting inclusive of accounting adjustments, producing reports/analysis to support commercial decision making Analytical and with a high level of attention to detail Experience of business partnering non-finance professionals to support the delivery of sound financial information Desirable:Experience of training and mentoring junior team membersAbility to adapt to a changing environmentExcel Macros and VBAExperience of SAP and Cognos as analysis and reporting tools Performance StandardsExcellent communication skills - ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically - to both finance and non-finance peoplePro-active and energetic approach Ability to analyse and evaluate information conciselyExcellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence internal and external partiesSelf-motivated with an ability to effectively plan and organise own workAbility to take on a broad spectrum of work under pressure and to deliver in agreed timescales Leadership behavioursCommunication – ability to manage, develop and lead peersCan Do – Finds new / quicker ways of meeting goals, shows conviction in own judgement and decisions, responds quickly under pressure and overcomes hurdles to achieve targetsShare Success – Provides task related feedback to do the job effectively and provides excellent service. Delegates tasks to develop othersPassion for Quality – Sets demanding performance expectations, sets priorities to maximise benefits, tracks the commercial implications of a situation in a step by step wayWin through Teamwork – Pursues friendly relationships with colleagues and clients, makes contact with colleagues across the organisation and shares own knowledge and insight and displays a high level of energy and commitment to the role and organisationEmbrace Diversity – Listens to others and values their contributions, receptive to new and builds on ideas and acts in ethical and socially responsible manner
