Strategic Financial Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Sowena Group Full time

Sowena Group, a high-growth private equity backed services group based in the Greater Manchester area, is seeking an experienced Finance & Operations Business Partner to join their team.

With a dynamic and commercial approach, this newly created role will play a crucial part in supporting the Chief Operating Officer (COO) by ensuring the highest operational performance for the organisation.

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Attend operations meetings with key functions to support project delivery and long-term work streams
  • Support the company's active acquisition plan from inception through due diligence and integration
  • BUILD STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH SENIOR MANAGERS AND THEIR TEAMS
  • DELIVER ANALYSIS AND INSIGHT ON BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDE OPTIONS FOR DECISION-MAKING
  • CONDUCT MARKET RESEARCH STUDIES TO ASSESS CURRENT MARKET TRENDS
  • PRESENT FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE DATA AND UNDERSTAND FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RISK
  • DRIVE EFFICIENCIES AND COST SAVINGS WHEREVER POSSIBLE
  • DEAL WITH ISSUES OF CONFLICT AND OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES WITH PROJECT TEAMS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS
  • UNDERSTAND THE COST DRIVERS OF THE BUSINESS AND PROVIDE INSIGHT TO NON-FINANCE MEMBERS
  • ASSIST THE COO IN REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD REGARDING FINANCIAL AND OPERATING ISSUES AND DEVELOPMENTS
  • WORK WITH THE IT DEPARTMENT TO RECOMMEND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE FINANCIAL MODELLING CAPABILITY
  • DEVELOP TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS ALL PILLARS OF THE COMPANY
  • PERFORM AD HOC DUTIES AS AGREED WITH THE COO

Package: £65,000 - £75,000 + bonus + excellent package + private healthcare

This role would suit a fully qualified commercial accountant with experience working in a fast-paced environment, ideally within a growth-oriented organisation. This opportunity provides a platform for an ambitious and operationally focused accountant to become a future COO.



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