At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning, cost management, and reporting for a dynamic Private Equity backed business.
- Company: Join a fast-paced, high-growth organisation with exciting expansion opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Office-based in Coventry with remote work flexibility and occasional travel to London.
- Why this job: Be part of a brand-new role that drives strategic financial decisions and improvements.
- Qualifications: Part or qualified ACCA/CIMA, with experience in financial management and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
SF Partners are delighted to be working alongside a dynamic, fast-paced Private Equity backed business in their search for a Finance Manager on a 3 to 6 month temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accountant looking to be part of a high growth, high achieving organisation.
The role of Finance Manager - Overheads is to provide strategic financial advice and support to senior management, focusing on overhead cost management and financial planning. This role reports to the Finance Director as part of the FP&A team in the central finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning and Analysis: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for overhead costs, ensuring group completion to deadlines for consolidated overview and group analysis.
- Cost Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure efficient allocation of resources from local and group opportunities.
- Accounting: Responsible for the accounting of overheads, ensuring P&L and Balance sheets are correct from an accruals and prepayment perspective, inclusive of headcount numbers.
- Business Partnering: Collaborate with department heads to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
- Reporting & Commentary: Prepare and present detailed financial reports to senior leadership and investors for overhead responsibility areas and the wider Group.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements and implement best practices in financial management.
Education: Part or Qualified ACCA, or CIMA, or qualified by experience.
Experience: Experience in financial management, with some experience on overheads or cost control.
Skills: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial software (SAP, Oracle, FP&A tools), and excellent communication abilities.
This role will be liaising with Senior Managers across the business and therefore requires a confident and strong character. The role is based in the office in Coventry (with parking) 3 days per week and 2 days from home. Salary circa £55,000. Occasional travel to London for meetings. Only candidates based in the UK and eligible to work in the UK are allowed.
Finance Manager (Temporary) in Coventry employer: SF Partners
SF Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and entrepreneurial work culture that prioritises employee development and impact. With ambitious growth plans and a commitment to investing in its people, this Private Equity backed business provides unique opportunities for career advancement, particularly for finance professionals looking to transition into leadership roles. The hybrid working model further enhances work-life balance, making it an attractive place for talented individuals to thrive.
