Finance Manager

Salary: £66,000 – £72,000 per year

This is a critical role which leads the finance management services provision to a key customer, offering a high level of exposure to senior stakeholders both internally and externally. The post holder will manage a team of 4 and will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of transactions, including accounts payable and subsequent onward billing to an inter-company account.

Client Details

Market-leading end-to-end service provider based in South – Birmingham.
High-growth business with an experienced supportive management team.Description

Responsible for the end-to-end finance management service provision to the customer – ranging from financial control to supplier and customer management.
Provide analysis, insight, and performance reporting to the customer, identifying key movements and operational drivers.
Take the lead for process improvement in all tasks.
Own performance plans with the customer as necessary, being responsible for managing to time, cost, and quality commitments.
Develop a detailed understanding of the bespoke system provided, lead on development, and challenge the software providers on improvement initiatives.
Be the lead financial contact for both internal and external stakeholders, including regular contact with the key finance customer contacts.
Work closely with the Senior Customer Account Manager and the wider team to drive improvements, efficiency, and excellent customer experience.
Manage the relationship with Customer’s suppliers, giving them confidence in our management of the contract and challenging the pressures they present as appropriate.
Prioritise and manage queries from the customer’s internal Business Units.
Ensure compliance with contract, and log requests to change scope of contract.
Train, coach, and line manage a team of 4 at varying stages of career development.
Ensure a strong control environment is maintained at all times.Profile

Finance qualification ACCA, CIMA, ACA with significant experience of operating in a time sensitive and challenging environment (or equivalent qualification through experience or other post graduate qualification)
Ability to manage and communicate effectively with a number of demanding stakeholders while building and maintaining effective working relationships.
Excellent excel skills.Job Offer

Base Salary: £66,000 – £72,000(DOE)
Car Allowance
Pension