Role Overview
In this role you will assist and support the Commercial Finance Director and the North/Scotland Heads of Audit in managing the financial performance of the North and Scotland offices on strategic issues and on a day‑to‑day basis, as well as providing relevant support, advice and guidance to the overall team within the business unit on financial matters. The role is based in our Manchester office with monthly travel to other offices expected – Leeds & Edinburgh.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist and support the Commercial Finance Director and the North/Scotland Heads of Audit in managing the financial performance of the North and Scotland offices on strategic issues and on a day‑to‑day basis.
- Provide relevant support, advice and guidance to the overall team within the business unit on financial matters.
- Collaborate with senior managers, directors and BDO partners to help businesses effectively.
- Identify and advocate opportunities to enhance our delivery and provide additional services to organisations we work with.
- Travel to Leeds and Edinburgh as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
- A commercial mind
- Analytical skills
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
- Ability to handle/process confidential information in a 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.
- Partnership experience desirable
Benefits
Flexible hours and opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work within a collaborative team environment.
