At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance for a new division, driving reporting, forecasting, and strategic insights.
- Company: Join an international professional services group with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced holidays, pension, and hybrid working model.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career development opportunities and exposure to leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on business growth and decision-making at a senior level.
- Qualifications: Qualified finance professional with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
This is a rare opportunity for a qualified finance professional to step into a broad and influential role combining divisional finance leadership with group FP&A responsibilities. You will assume ownership of the finance function for a recently acquired division, driving financial control, reporting, forecasting and commercial insight, while partnering closely with the Head of FP&A to support group budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic planning. The position offers an excellent blend of operational and strategic finance, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both business partnering and hands-on financial management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Business partnering with senior management teams to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis for a key business division.
- Ownership of financial reporting outputs and reconciliation processes.
- Leading the development and enhancement of forecasting and cash flow reporting processes.
- Supporting profitability analysis and performance improvement initiatives across the wider business.
- Conducting revenue analysis, planning and reporting activities.
- Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring the accuracy of financial information.
- Supporting finance-related system developments and continuous improvement projects.
- Producing financial information for statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Preparing annual budgets and monitoring performance against plan.
Skills & Attributes:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex financial information.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Commercially minded and results-focused.
What's on Offer?
- A highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership.
- Opportunity to influence strategic and operational decision-making.
- Broad remit covering FP&A, commercial finance and accounting responsibilities.
- Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home).
- Competitive salary and enhanced holidays and pension.
- Opportunity to contribute to business growth and transformation initiatives.
Finance Manager in Horsforth employer: IPS Finance
Join an international professional services group that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where finance professionals can thrive. With a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, this role as Finance Manager allows you to make a significant impact on strategic decision-making while enjoying enhanced holidays and a robust pension plan. Experience the satisfaction of contributing to business transformation initiatives in a supportive environment that prioritises employee development.
