Director, Finance Reporting & Systems

Reporting to the Group CFO, you will act as the financial architect and strategic lead for all UK Finance Reporting Systems. This is a high-impact, hybrid role focused on data storytelling and systems automation. Full ownership of divisional financial reporting while leading a digital transition—migrating legacy Excel workflows into robust, automated Power BI environments. You will sit on the Finance Executive Team, providing real-time data insights to support high-stakes decision-making and driving efficiencies through modern technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Architecture & Ownership: Design and implement a monthly and annual reporting suite, transitioning from static month-end "decks" to live, automated dashboards.
• Strategic Advisory: Sit on the Finance and Divisional Executive Teams, acting as a data-driven "Co-Pilot" to contribute to the effective commercial running of the Division.
• Systems Transformation: Continuously seek to dismantle manual legacy processes, replacing them with automated data pipelines using Power Query (M) and SQL.
• Modern Planning: Working with MA team and Execs to deliver annual budgets and 3-year plans using driver-based, dynamic models (replacing manual spreadsheet entry).
• Scenario Modelling: Empower the business to navigate uncertainty by building "What-If" simulation tools in Power BI to model inflation, headcount, and market shifts.
• Coaching & Upskilling: Work with the finance teams and mentor them specifically in modern BI tools to build a "tech-first" finance culture.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build successful relationships across the group, confidently presenting complex financial narratives to non-financial executive stakeholders.
• Systems Integration, Control & Governance: Ensure the "Single Source of Truth" by maintaining high data integrity between divisional operational systems and the core ERP.

Key Skills & Experience

• Qualification: Attained a relevant professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Technical Stack: Operating at an advanced level within Power BI (DAX and Power Query are essential). High proficiency in Excel is assumed, but a "Systems-First" mindset is required.
• Data Modelling: Solid understanding of relational data modelling (Star Schema) and how to structure financial data for scale.
• Change Management: Proven experience in seeking and implementing ways to improve current practice through automation or software implementation.
• Communication: Excellent written and oral skills; able to translate complex data architecture into simple, actionable business advice.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to "positively challenge" business assumptions using data-backed evidence.

Other Attributes

• Analytical Curiosity: A natural problem-solver who enjoys digging into the "why" behind the numbers.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures that automated systems are as accurate as (or more accurate than) manual checks.
• Growth Mindset: Displays a willingness to stay at the forefront of Finance AI (Copilot) and emerging BI trends.
• Planning & Organisation: Able to balance "Deep Work" (system building) with high-energy stakeholder partnering.

We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria. To be considered as part of this initiative, please ensure you indicate if you have a disability when applying for the post. If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@haymarket.com.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days).
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year with our ‘Work from Anywhere’ days.
• Flexible working hours (core hours from 10-3) allowing you the flexibility to adapt your work schedule to your personal commitments.
• Generous contributory pension scheme.
• Health Cash Plans: With our health cash plans, you can access a range of healthcare benefits, including coverage for medical expenses, dental care, optical services, and more.

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