Divisional Finance Manager
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare, interpret, interrogate and present financial information to relevant stakeholders
- Build trusted relationships with all key stakeholders (including Head of Division, department heads, other divisional Finance members and central finance).
- Prepare annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts in conjunction with each team head
- Prepare detailed income forecasts with each team working with the Billings Team
- Prepare a detailed cost plan with each Department and assist with the management of that plan
- Prepare ad hoc business plans and appraisals for any growth initiative/recruitment
- Present financial information at relevant team meetings
- Manage the billings and arrears team (5 heads) based in Manchester and deliver metrics on performance; expectation of monthly visits to Manchester or other offices
- Regularly attend team meetings to gain an insight into operations/performance and offer financial guidance and advice
- Assist the Divisional Finance Director in the annual remuneration process for the division
- Provide a liaison between the Cambridge Central Finance team and the business
- Form a close working relationship with the HR Business Partner and collaborate with them on all staffing matters including joiners, leavers and remuneration changes
- Develop a full understanding of all finance and business systems and consider improvements to systems and processes
- Manage accruals, prepayments and other GL entries, as well as the bad debt provision
- Calculate interest receivable and payable and liaise with Savills plc on the forecasting of net interest
- Chartered Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
- Good analytical skills assessing data sets
- Clear communication skills both written and oral
- Merger & Acquisition experience
- Ability to work with people from different European countries where English is not their first language
- Ability to build relationships with business leaders
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise
- Attention to detail
- Helpful attitude and approach demonstrating sensitivity, discretion and diplomacy
- Excellent IT skills both in using and understanding systems and databases
- Residential property market experience preferred
- D365 F&O knowledge would be helpful
- Career and Professional Development
- 25-30 Days Annual Leave, depending on grade
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Scheme
- Virtual GP
- Global Mobility Scheme
- Rewards Platform
- Company Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave