An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified finance Manager to join a large, complex, and fast-paced FTSE 100 organisation. This role sits at the heart of financial planning, performance reporting, and strategic decision-making, partnering closely with senior technology and finance leaders to deliver insightful analysis and drive business performance.
Managing a small team, you will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering while helping shape financial strategy across a substantial technology spend.
The role is available on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract and requires an individual who can start at short notice or immediately.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the month-end process for a large technology cost base, ensuring accurate reporting and strong financial control.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and reforecasting cycles across the technology function.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to identify, challenge, and explain financial risks and opportunities.
- Deliver meaningful analysis and business cases to support investment decisions and strategic initiatives.
- Develop and enhance reporting processes, driving automation and continuous improvement.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance analysts, ensuring consistent standards and delivery across the function.
Requirements:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Previous experience within a commercial finance, finance business partnering, or FP&A role.
- Experience within retail, FMCG, food, technology, or other large-scale commercial environments
- Strong FP&A background with experience supporting strategic decision-making.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, with the ability to analyse and present complex financial data clearly.
- Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across finance and non-finance functions.
- Previous line management experience and a track record of developing finance teams.
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Finance Manager (FP&A and Tech) in City of London employer: Venn Group
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