Senior Commercial Finance Manager
- Birmingham
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Engage with Stakeholder to senior manager level of the company - partnering Divisional MD, challenge their thinking and help them to make more informed decisions
- Be effective and proactive as well as constantly seek out opportunities to improve performance and management information
- Contribute as a member of the business units' management team, responsible and accountable for day-to-day operational performance
- Relay financial information, provide insights to business performance, challenge their thinking and identify risk to mitigate as well as opportunities to accelerate business performance
- Work with and guide the business on strategic plan to align organizational objectives and priorities
- Provide real-time support and analysis as part of decision making process
- Be/come a trusted advisor and critical friend to the business
- Manage month end processes and identify opportunities to streamline processes
- Lead the forecasting and planning for the division
- Collaborate with the finance team and peers to deliver best in class reporting, forecasting and insightful analysis and transformational change
- Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA)
- Bachelor’s degree in Business / Economics / Marketing / Finance / Mathematics / Statistics or other relevant subject preferred
- Strong analytical skills; quantitative or financial techniques with keen approach to problem-solving
- Excellent communication, presentation, Excel expertise and writing skills
- Solid background in accounting, financial planning, budgeting and financial modelling
- Hands-on Salesforce.com an advantage
- Working within Finance or alongside functional operations an advantage
- Exposure to BI and Performance Management tools
- Experience of working within corporate environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment, working collaboratively with cross-functional, cross-cultural teams
- Consistent attention to detail and accuracy, delivering outputs of the highest standards
- Proactive, insightful and commercially astute
- Solid working knowledge of finance systems
- Can-do attitude and general interest in problem solving
- Leadership role or program participation an advantage
- Annual Leave – 26 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
- Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First
- Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace
- Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
- Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success
- Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
- Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most
- Performance & Talent – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self
- MatchIt! – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the funding
- Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
- Pennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger