Finance Strategy and Analysis Lead

3 weeks ago

Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Specialist Motor Finance Limited Full time
Position Overview

Founded in 2014, Specialist Motor Finance Limited has established a strong reputation for delivering a diverse range of financial products, ensuring swift decision-making throughout the application process, and fostering a collaborative relationship with our clients during the duration of their agreements.

Role Summary:

  • Oversee the Management Accountant and Finance Analyst teams.
  • Accountable for proactive expense management and Profit & Loss reporting.
  • Lead the forecasting, budgeting, and profitability analysis for introducers.
  • Collaborate within the Finance team to critically assess current practices, enhance processes, and implement automation where feasible.
  • Assist the Finance Manager as required.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

  • Prepare Month-End reports in collaboration with the Financial Accountant, Credit Risk, and Management Information teams.
  • Manage expenses and work closely with various business units to ensure compliance with budget and forecast through monthly evaluations.
  • Coordinate with the Financial Accountant to ensure that payments to external parties align with cost management and purchase order protocols.
  • Oversee the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, maintaining the relevant models, inputs, and assumptions.
  • Conduct profitability analysis for introducers, collaborating with Risk and Operations to identify key drivers and monitor results.
  • Support the Finance Manager and Financial Accountant during the external audit process and address any arising inquiries.
  • Challenge existing workflows and seek opportunities to automate processes to enhance control and efficiency.

Candidate Qualifications:

Systems Proficiency: Familiarity with PanCredit, CODA, Sage Intacct, and SAS is advantageous.

Skills: Team-oriented, Effective Communicator, Advanced Excel Proficiency.

Mindset: Positive, proactive, and an advocate for change, focused on enhancing operational efficiency and adding value.

Education and Experience:

  • Qualified CIMA, ACA, or ACCA professional.
  • Experience in the Financial Services sector is preferred.

Benefits of Joining Specialist Motor Finance Limited:

  • Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution.
  • 26 days of annual leave plus 8 public holidays.
  • Employee referral program.
  • Access to Perks at Work.
  • Recognition through Above and Beyond awards.
  • Income protection scheme.
  • Employee of the Year recognition.
  • Long Service awards.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Discounted gym memberships.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Paid volunteer days.
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave.
  • Engaging social events.

The successful candidate will be expected to consistently uphold the standards outlined in Consumer Duty and adhere to The Conduct Rules, which establish the minimum expected standards of individual behavior within Specialist Motor Finance Limited.

Key Conduct Rules:

  • Act with integrity.
  • Demonstrate due skill, care, and diligence.
  • Maintain openness and cooperation with regulatory bodies.
  • Prioritize customer interests and ensure fair treatment.
  • Uphold proper market conduct standards.
  • Strive to deliver favorable outcomes for retail customers.

We look forward to your interest in this opportunity.

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