Finance Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and commercially astute Finance Manager to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation. This high-profile role will provide financial and commercial support, ensuring continuous improvement in service levels, cost-effectiveness, and commercial decision-making.

We're looking for bright, outgoing finance professionals who are keen to develop into a commercial role within one of the Midlands' largest organisations. Salary is up to £55,000 with a 10% bonus and hybrid working on offer.

Commercial Support:

• Act as a trusted business partner to key stakeholders, both financial and non-financial, to facilitate strong commercial and operational decision-making.

• Support the application of subsector and sector strategies, aligning with broader organisational objectives.

• Deliver insightful financial analysis and summarised findings to support business unit decision-making.

• Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities arising from volumetric and contract mechanisms, as well as overall business performance.

Performance Management:

• Conduct analysis of key business reports, including month-end reports, business reviews, client reports, budgets, and cash analysis.

• Assist operational teams in understanding financial performance through training and business reporting.

• Lead monthly balance sheet reviews, escalating risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders.

• Drive working capital improvements through accurate contract billing and active debt ledger management.

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by consolidating data, analysing variances, and preparing presentations for senior stakeholders.

• Monitor and challenge operational teams on initiative delivery plans and highlight any risks to achievement.

• Prepare and analyse documentation for client tenders, negotiations, and capital expenditure appraisals.

• Assist operational teams with mobilisation requirements, ensuring timely execution.

• Promote health and safety by ensuring adherence to company procedures and reporting any incidents.

People & Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.

• Work effectively as part of a team while supporting junior team members in their professional development.

• Provide mentorship and training to enhance financial understanding within operational teams.

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience.

• Experience within a large & complex organisation.

• Strong background in management accounting, including accounting adjustments and producing reports to support commercial decision-making.

• High level of analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

• Proven ability to partner with non-finance professionals to provide accurate financial information and insights.

• Experience using SAP and other reporting tools for analysis and reporting would be highly beneficial.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving abilities with the capability to evaluate and analyse data concisely.

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ethical business practices.

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