Finance Manager

7 days ago

Surrey, United Kingdom We Do Group Full time

Finance Manager – FP&A, Budgeting & Strategic Finance Operations


We Do Group is partnering with a leading global business in Surrey to hire a commercially savvy, fully qualified Finance Manager. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who thrives on delivering strategic insights, enhancing financial performance, and driving improvements across a global portfolio of projects, with a focus on budgeting, forecasting, project billing, and financial controls.


Joining a high-performing team operating across EMEA and APAC, the Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in providing financial visibility and strategic foresight, ensuring that financial goals align with the broader business objectives.


Key Responsibilities


  • Financial Planning & Analysis: Own the budgeting and forecasting process for the business unit, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Provide clear and insightful analysis to guide decision-making, improve financial outcomes, and identify growth opportunities.
  • Operational Efficiency & Working Capital Management: Lead efforts to optimize working capital and improve the order-to-cash process, enhancing cash flow and liquidity management across the business.
  • Technical Accounting & Compliance: Establish and maintain sound accounting practices in line with US GAAP. Identify and manage complex and judgmental accounting areas, and ensure robust documentation and compliance with SOX and anti-corruption standards.
  • Internal Controls & Governance: Strengthen internal controls by developing, enhancing, and monitoring governance practices across all operational activities. Drive compliance and embed a culture of accountability within the finance team.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with commercial, project control, and supply chain teams to drive project success, aligning financial and operational strategies to meet project objectives.
  • Audit & Financial Reporting: Coordinate audit processes and manage requests, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables. Maintain and analyze the business unit’s balance sheet and lead reconciliations, providing clear insights on P&L drivers and forecasts.
  • KPI Development & Reporting: Lead on business unit-specific KPIs, delivering actionable insights to stakeholders, and supporting informed, data-driven decision-making.
  • Global Team Leadership: Mentor and coach finance teams across multiple locations, including offshore teams, to drive consistency, efficiency, and excellence in financial operations.


Ideal Experience


  • Financial Operations & Problem-Solving: Strong experience in overseeing day-to-day financial operations, with an ability to identify, address, and resolve complex issues independently.
  • Coaching & Leadership: Experience mentoring and influencing finance teams across different regions, including working with remote teams and finance leads in key locations like Chennai.
  • Strategic Influence: Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior leadership, providing strategic insights that drive commercial success.
  • Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial performance metrics and an ability to translate data into actionable recommendations that impact the bottom line.
  • Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Environment: Proven success in a dynamic, high-growth setting, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
  • Technology & Systems Savvy: Familiarity with planning and ERP systems; embraces data-driven insights and technology solutions to streamline operations.
  • Analytical Expertise: Skilled at extracting, interpreting, and presenting data for impactful analysis and communication.


Qualifications


  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Professional Certification: Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
  • Industry Experience: Experience in financial operations, project accounting, and public accounting is a plus.
  • Hands-On, Commercially Minded: Strong commercial acumen with a hands-on approach to both strategic planning and project execution.


This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking finance professional who’s ready to make a significant impact on a global scale. If you’re looking for a role where you can drive financial strategy, partner with senior leaders, and play a crucial part in a thriving business, we’d love to hear from you.

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