Finance Manager

We are looking to strengthen our Business Support team with a Finance Manager based at Hattersley with occasional travel and hybrid working available. 

You will report directly to the Business Controller and the purpose of your role will be promoting a continuous improvement environment with strong commercial awareness and a pro-active approach to identifying and managing risk. Strong financial control and value added financial reporting to support business critical decisions that maximise efficiency and effectiveness of the UK Operations

Key responsibilities will include: 

Strong Commercial Awareness and Risk Management Project Team Support – build relationships and improve collaboration with project teams demonstrating strong understanding of project performance and associated risks. Assist the teams with ad-hoc requests such as client audits, cost analysis and reviews and trend analysis. Reporting and Analysis – develop and maintain reporting to support business decisions and risk mitigation, key areas being P&L, cash and backlog. Reporting should provide visibility that drives change and enables challenge to the Operational teams whilst ensuring compliance with procedures and accounting standards. Project Reviews – Compulsory attendance at project reviews ensuring cover is provided during periods of absence Month End – Coordination for achievement of month-end deadlines demonstrating accurate accounting records and internal controls with close liaison with project teams and senior management. Ensure strict adherence to revenue recognition policy and processes throughout. Budgeting and Forecasting – timely and accurate completion of budgets and forecasts with comprehensive trend analysis including management of risk and opportunity registers. Strong understanding of targets and associated challenges to support delivery and achievement. Cash management – co-ordinate project weekly cash flow forecasts with monthly WIP and debt reviews to improve/maintain working capital. Influence efforts directed towards debt collection as and when necessary Project start up, closure and project administration – Ensure appropriate documentation is in place to allow accurate project set-up, execution and close Staff Rate Management – periodic review of internal CTE (Cost to Employ) rates and external sales rates in line with commercial agreements Other responsibilities – supporting ad-hoc projects and initiatives as required (. system development, JV set-up, tender support and internal/external audit processes). Quality – Continuously improve processes and reporting to manage risk and deliver efficient and effective practices and ensure strong internal controls To manage and develop the staff within the finance team through staff supervision, appraisal, coaching and monitoring Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations. Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback. Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role. In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department as well as developing and maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships. Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.

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