Description The Finance Manager will work closely with the Senior Finance Manager. The role will support the Project and Commercial Management teams to enable continued growth of the business providing financial insight, strong operational control, timely reporting, and robust management of accounts receivable and payable for sector. For Internal Reference: Generic Job Description - FINE01 - Finance Manager.pdf Responsibilities Responsibilities Manage the month end close and reporting cycle Ownership of all aspects of cost management projects including the balance sheet accruals and prepayments, monthly forecasting, staff cost recoveries. Consolidation of all CLRs (Contract Leader Reports) within Transportation Consultancy in Financial Summary pack and publish financial commentary for review. Support financial and management reporting through CLR reports, producing and attending monthly CLR reviews. Lead the ongoing development and delivery of monthly Power BI reports on project results and KPIs. Review, analyse and present Transportation Consultancy financial performance to key stakeholders, including Sector Directors. Project Debtor review of Cash Expected and Accrued Income. Discuss and generate positive approach to change including implementing improved ways of undertaking tasks in support of the Finance Transformation. Develop and maintain strong team relationships at all levels of the business, including working collaboratively with our stakeholders. Financial Controls Investigate & respond to queries from Group Finance team as required. Compliance reviews of financial controls, in line with company guidelines, ensuring that all applicable requirements can be always met. Monitor best practice of PO, GRNI and invoice matching processes and manage the monthly Purchase Card reconciliation and journal reallocations. Preparing and reviewing the balance sheet reconciliations. Effective management of accounts receivables and payables including liaising with clients for timely receipt of cash payments. Monthly Staff Utilisation Reporting to senior management. Management and administration of the AMS IT costs for staff to ensure accuracy. Administration of staff agency suppliers through the Engage platform. Provide financial support, insight and validity for Consultancy Bids. Other ad hoc duties to support the wider Transportation Division Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and an ethical approach to data including respecting the confidential nature of information and the associated decision making. Excellent communication skills, with confidence to present numbers to senior stakeholders. Displays strong commercial awareness, vigilant attention to the changing business environment and emerging opportunities and risks. Experience of management reporting and variance analysis. Experience collaborating with stakeholders and communicating financial insights. Budgeting and forecasting experience. Ability to think strategically, challenge current processes and introduce improvements. Advanced Microsoft Excel, experience with Microsoft Power BI reporting. Experience of working with Oracle Enterprise One, or similar ERP system desirable. Hands on approach to Operational Finance. Demonstrate ability to meet reporting deadlines. Ability to work effectively in a virtual team environment and help others to do so. Desirable Experience in a similar role Qualifications Essential Degree qualified Newly Qualified Accountant with recognised professional body LI-JK1