Finance Manager

3 weeks ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom BDO UK LLP Full time

**Ideas | People | Trust**

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world.

Our clients are Britain’s economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them.

**We’ll broaden your horizons**

Our Shared Service Centre team (SSC) provides essential support to a number of teams across our firm. As well as assisting on large-scale operations, beyond the capacity of a core specialist team, they provide the unparalleled expertise we need to keep movingforward. As part of this friendly department, you’ll have the chance to work on exciting projects and develop your skillset. There’s real opportunity, making it a great chance to use industry knowledge and experience to solve problems in your next career step,or it can be a place to learn if you’re just starting out. If you want to work on important projects and explore your potential, we’ll give you the friendly, supportive working environment to go far.

**We’ll help you succeed**

Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’llbe encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients.

In this new role as **Finance Manager**, you will support the Shared Service Centre (SSC) Leadership Team in managing the financial performance of the individual delivery Hubs on strategic issues and on a day-to-day basis as well as providingrelevant support, advice and guidance to the overall team within the SSC on financial matters

**Principal Accountabilities**
- Regular liaison with the central Finance function, overseeing the month end, quarterly and year end processes
- Overseeing regular management reporting and developing reports to aid financial and commercial management
- Overseeing the annual budget for individual delivery Hubs: liaising with Heads of Dept/Operations Managers and central Finance team as appropriate and overseeing the input of the data into the Firm’s budget model
- Ensuring that SSC Chargeback processes are effective, timely and transparent to the service requestors in the business as well as to the Heads of Dept/Operations Managers. Strive for simplification and efficiency in the operation of SSC Chargeback
- Management of a small internal finance team performing chargeback, analysis and other duties (approx. 3 FTE)

**Support to SSC Management team**
- Agreeing and taking responsibility for development of local finance reporting to support the Heads of Dept/Operations Managers
- Driving standardisation of MI and preparation of monthly packs for SSC Leadership and firm-wide stakeholders
- Aiming for optimised use of functionality and reporting in Workday and Adaptive to drive best financial and commercial outcomes for BDO
- Monthly financial analysis and reporting to the Heads of Dept/Operations Managers plus the Group Financial Controller to enable informed planning and decision making. Including budget, rolling forecast, key performance indicators and analysis of variances
- Trend analysis with timely identification of causes of risks/ problems with prompt suggestion for relevant actions, particularly including chargeback, staff utilisation, discretionary costs and variance analysis
- Assist in the production and preparation of business plans and support the SSC Leadership in identifying and developing strategy for the SSC and individual delivery Hubs; providing support in driving through these strategic decisions
- Support the Heads of Dept/Operations Managers in identifying and developing strategy for the individual Hubs; providing support in driving through these strategic decisions, showing initiative and problem solving
- Raise financial awareness and system capability in the SSC extended management team (to Hub Lead level)
- Supporting Hub Leads/Operations Managers to ensure there remains a continued consistency of approach and making suggestions for how processes and procedures can be improved
- Other ad-hoc matters as required in support of the SSC leadership Team

And attributes required include:

- Commercially minded
- Analytical
- Ability to handle/process confidential information in sensitive manner
- Project Management, team leadership and delegation skills with a collaborative, participative approach and the ability to engage, inspire and influence people at all levels in the organisation
- Strong leadership and influencing skills to enable proactive relationships with business leaders
- Capable of contributing to the strategic agenda with strong operational skills
- Strong system skills, particularly in Workday, Power BI/Python and Excel
- Partnership experience desirable
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Qualified accountant or relevant financial experience

You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams,and the task in hand.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.



  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Page Personnel are working in Partnership with an incredible local Charity to bring in a Finance manager on an interim basis to support the finance team during a period of change within the organisation. This is a short term temporary role, with an immediatestart available and a competitive package available in exchange for your hard work **Client...

  • Finance Director

    1 month ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Reed Finance Full time

    The business is looking for a leader to oversee and lead on all business strategies and objectives, as well as leading a well established finance team. Duties for the role include but are not limited to: - lead and support on the businesses strategic goals - accountable for financial governance - develop and implement strategies - internal controls of...

  • Finance Officer

    1 day ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Finance Officer Liverpool Hybrid 35 hour working week Client Details The role involves coordinating with the wider finance function on a daily basis and great customer service is highly regarded in this role. You will be working within a small team where they like to have a laugh and not take themselves too seriously.If you have worked within an Estate...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    Your new company Are you an experienced Finance Business Partner? Do you enjoy working in a commercial and fast paced environment? Can you influence decision making with your insightful analysis? We are working with a highly entrepreneurial business that has sites across the North West and Midlands to help them recruit a Finance Business Partner. Your...

  • Finance Manager

    1 month ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Simpson Judge Ltd Full time

    Simpson Judge are currently working on an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager in the public sector. **The Finance Manager is responsible for**: - Providing an efficient and accurate finance and accounting service which includes line management of the Finance Assistant, Pupil Premium Income and Expenditure, - 3rd Party Contract...

  • Finance Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Peel Ports Group Full time

    Vacancy- Finance Manager (FTC)Are you excited by the opportunity to support Departmental Managers with annual budgeting and forecasting, whilst learning about the operations of a Port? Are you a CIMA qualified finance professional with experience supporting the finances of operational departments? We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team based in...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    A company that invests in their people and have won awards within their sector you will be part of an organisation that truly invest in their staff. You will play a key part in the role of the growth of the company and fully supported along the way. Client Details This role is ideal for someone that is interested in working for an organisation that give back...

  • Finance Manager

    1 month ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Resourcery Group Full time

    A growing business steeped in history is looking for a Finance Manager to join them in this newly created role. Duties will include: - Producing monthly management accounts for multiple entities - Updating budgets and forecasts - Communicating with site managers to capture reporting impacts - Maintaining KPI data, reporting on variances - Reviewing flash...

  • Finance Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Accountable Recruitment Full time

    **Finance Manager/Liverpool/£65,000/Hybrid Working/12 Month fixed-term Accountable Recruitment are working with a large multinational organisation based on the outskirts of Liverpool for a Finance Manager on a 12 month fixed-term contract.** Managing a small team, you will be responsible for providing financial support to one of the divisions looking at...

  • Finance Manager

    1 week ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Accountable Recruitment Full time

    Finance Manager / £50k -£60k / Outskirts of Liverpool / 12 month contract / HybridAccountable Recruitment are working with a large expanding business located on the outskirts of Liverpool City Centre for a Finance Manager to complete a 12 month fixed-term contract. Day to day duties:Annual budgeting and forecastingMonthly management accountsBalance...

  • Finance Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Beam Recruit Full time

    Immediate Start, Interim Ongoing * Opportunity for permanent role * £45-55k * Liverpool, Onsite car parking * 35 hours per weekWhy this company? Why this company? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and thriving entrepreneurial SME business part of a wider group based in Liverpool operating within multiple sectors. The business...

  • Finance Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Beam Recruit Full time

    Immediate Start, Interim Ongoing * Opportunity for permanent role * £45-55k * Liverpool, Onsite car parking * 35 hours per weekWhy this company?Why this company?This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and thriving entrepreneurial SME business part of a wider group based in Liverpool operating within multiple sectors. The business is going through...

  • Finance Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Beam Recruit Full time

    £45-55k * Liverpool, Onsite car parking * Competitive benefits, 35 hours per week. * Excellent career progression Why this company? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and thriving entrepreneurial SME business part of a wider group based in Liverpool operating within multiple sectors. The business is going through a period of growth...

  • Finance Manager

    1 day ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Beam Recruit Full time

    Finance Manager £45-55k Liverpool, Onsite car parkingCompetitive benefits, 35 hours per week.Excellent career progression Why this company? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and thriving entrepreneurial SME business part of a wider group based in Liverpool operating within multiple sectors. The business is going through a period of growth...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Resourcery Group Full time

    We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Transactional Finance Manager to lead our finance team with a particular focus on reconciliations. This pivotal role will involve overseeing a team of 14 dedicated professionals, ensuring the smooth operation of transactional finance activities, and maintaining the integrity of our financial records. Key...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Resourcery Group Full time

    We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Transactional Finance Manager to lead our finance team with a particular focus on reconciliations. This pivotal role will involve overseeing a team of 14 dedicated professionals, ensuring the smooth operation of transactional finance activities, and maintaining the integrity of our financial records. Key...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Resourcery Group Full time

    We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Transactional Finance Manager to lead our finance team with a particular focus on reconciliations. This pivotal role will involve overseeing a team of 14 dedicated professionals, ensuring the smooth operation of transactional finance activities, and maintaining the integrity of our financial records.Key...

  • Finance Manager

    1 month ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Simpson Judge Ltd Full time

    Simpson judge are currently working with an established company with offices based in Birkenhead. They are looking to move to Liverpool city centre. This is a position for a experienced Finance Manager to join their team. You will be reporting to the board of directors you will be responsible for producing accurate monthly management accounts and analysing...

  • Finance Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Simpson Judge Ltd Full time

    Simpson judge are currently working with an established company with offices based in Birkenhead. They are looking to move to Liverpool city centre. This is a position for a experienced Finance Manager to join their team. You will be reporting to the boardof directors you will be responsible for producing accurate monthly management accounts and analysing...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Resourcery Group Full time

    We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Transactional Finance Manager to lead our finance team with a particular focus on reconciliations. This pivotal role will involve overseeing a team of 14 dedicated professionals, ensuring the smooth operation of transactional finance activities, and maintaining the integrity of our financial records. Key...