Finance Manager – Permanent | £Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits
We are hiring a Finance Manager for the LNER contract, managing all financial activities, reporting, and client relationships.
You'll operate across dual period-ends (12 internal, 13 client-side), requiring strong systems knowledge and exceptional organisation.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you'll be deep in the detail while maintaining a macro view of contract performance. Direct client contact and commercial partnership are central to this role.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management:
* Lead month-end close for internal and client reporting cycles
* Produce P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow forecasting
* Deliver management accounts with detailed variance analysis and commentary
* Monitor contract profitability and flag risks/opportunities
Forecasting & Analysis:
* Build robust forecasts and scenario models across the contract
* Lead annual budgeting and provide rolling forecasts
* Conduct deep-dive profitability analysis across revenue streams and cost centres
* Support commercial discussions with financial insight
Client & Stakeholder Management:
* Primary finance contact for LNER – build strong relationships with client counterpart
* Present financial reports confidently to client and internal stakeholders
* Collaborate across operations, commercial, procurement, and supply chain teams
Systems & Improvement:
* Maintain accurate data in MS Dynamics 365/SAP
* Identify process improvements and ensure robust financial controls
Essential Requirements:
* ACCA/CIMA qualified or final stages
* Finance Manager or Controller experience in Manufacturing or FMCG
* Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
* MS Dynamics 365/SAP experience highly desirable
* Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
* Client-facing and stakeholder experience with excellent communication skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities across dual reporting cycles
* Full UK driving licence
What You'll Bring:
Detail-oriented with strategic vision. Comfortable challenging numbers and providing insight that drives decisions. Proactive, commercially minded, and able to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues