Finance Manager

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
£60,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

27 days ago

Duties/ResponsibilitiesVacancy: Finance ManagerLocation: Barrow-in-Furness, CumbriaSalary: £60,000Working Hours: 07:00 - 16:30, Monday to Friday / Hybrid working (3 days site, 2 days home)Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.About EMCOR UK:At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.Role Overview:The primary responsibility of the Finance Manager is to ensure that the Company financial policies and procedures are rigorously applied within the contracts under remit. This will include acting as a business partner to the operational management teams to enable maximum financial performance whilst also ensuring risks are minimised. You will also be responsible for effective procurement on the account in line with budget stipulations.What you'll do:

To ensure accuracy and integrity in all financial reporting for contracts under FM remit including full compliance with all relevant Group and US Accounting Policies
Verifying that financial controls are in place, constantly looking to strengthen and improve where possible
Set up and compliance of all account procurement processes
To support the Account Director in achieving business objectives through proactive management of the financial and procurement affairs of the account under remit including:-
Extensive liaison with site-based staff and operational management
Regular reviews of 90 day debt and assisting the account teams/Credit Control department in resolving any issues and collecting overdue balances
Monitor unbilled WIP to ensure works are billed in a timely manner
Financial and procurement awareness/process training for Operational staff
Ensuring that the Head of Support Services are fully appraised of any areas of concern/default
Ensure effective and efficient procurement processes are in place
Recruitment, training and motivation of any subordinate finance and procurement staff within the contracts under remit
Such other duties as may be required by management
Provide proactive business and commercial advice and support for service development opportunities, major projects and key organisational initiatives that ensure that sound commercial decisions are taken and financial risks are understood
Provide advice and deploy plan to ensure employees have a sound understanding of commercial procedure, processes and strategies for the service and project activities undertaken within the contract
Plan and deploy risk mitigation strategies throughout the business including integration with business unit managers and other commercial units
Develop and track monthly benchmarking data & KPI's for high level risk across the contract
Liaising with clients to advise on commercial improvements to the benefit of the contract operation
Management of contract financial teams
Financial responsibility for multiple sites (circa £30m annual revenue)
Work with central finance, HR, IT and procurement teams to ensure contract compliance

Person SpecificationWho you'll be:

Professionally qualified with post qualification experience or qualified by experience in a similar role
Demonstrable staff management experience - training, appraisal, development and support
Experience of a high-volume service environment is essential
Previous experience of managing both a finance and procurement function
Contract based accounting experience
High levels of spreadsheet (Excel) proficiency
Experience of JD Edwards System is preferable but not essential
Good commercial acumen/awareness
Good communication skills - at all levels
Flexible, adaptable approach
Team player and self starter

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.
Join us in building a better world at work.BenefitsAdditional Benefits

25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
Refer a Friend scheme - worth £500 per referral
GEMS - Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
Bike To Work Scheme
Paid volunteering and charity days
Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.

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