About the Role
Due to recent acquisitions and continued company growth, a new Finance Manager role has been created. The Finance Manager will act as a strategic partner to the Infrastructure Solutions business unit leadership, supporting commercial, financial reporting and governance responsibilities for all activities within the unit and directly supporting sales & operations teams.
The role will have a team of three, with two direct reports.
Working Conditions
Hybrid working – typically 3 days per week in the office and 2 days from home. Candidate should be comfortable travelling to other offices across the group, as and when required. 37 contractual hours per week, Monday to Friday with a 1pm finish on Fridays. The ideal candidate will be based from our London office, but applications from candidates based in Glasgow or Edinburgh are also welcome.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering
- Engage and build relationships with Heads of Departments & non-finance teams
- Commercial advice, guidance, challenge & approval for customer proposals
- Structure & governance around commercial & project management processes & project reporting
- Financial advice and guidance to senior management
- Regular travel to sites within the UK to support team members & businesses, in particular London, Glasgow & Edinburgh
- Monitor KPIs to identify trends, risks & opportunities, including project performance, productivity, hourly rates & commercial KPIs
- Lead & support the continuing development of the Business Central ERP for finance & operational requirements
- Support ad-hoc projects which may be required from time to time
Financial Process & Reporting
- Own all financial data, reporting and financial controlling processes
- Run month end reporting processes & reconciliations
- Coordinate and manage the forecasting process, budgets, quarterly forecasts, weekly & ad-hoc reporting
- Oversee short‑term forecasting to ensure “no‑surprises” in financial results
- Assess Capex investment opportunities and manage spend
Cashflow Management
- Manage the Infrastructure Solutions unit cash flow and cash flow forecasting and ensure sufficient liquidity, clear and timely communication of shortfalls to Group Finance
- Trade debt management
- Develop project cash performance metrics and feedback to sales & operations teams
People Management
- Team and individual management of staff in accordance with BRUSH policy and procedure
- Lead and develop finance team with three direct reports based in different locations and encourage collaboration across all sites
- Assign short, medium and long‑term objectives and ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities
- Monitor team performance and provide feedback
Compliance
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations
- Develop and implement robust business and accounting control processes & authority limits
- Ensure company finance policies are communicated across the Infrastructure Solutions group companies and that they are always followed
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with accounting standards
What Are We Looking For?
- CIMA, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent) qualified – essential
- Ability to drive discipline throughout the organisation to consistently improve process, control and reach challenging goals – essential
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build consensus and manage multicultural teams – essential
- Experience within a multi‑location/divisional business – essential
- Experience of a consultancy business – essential
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport – essential
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Drive for tangible and measurable results
- Proven track record with demonstrable results in managing staff, influencing and collaborating with business functions
- Proven ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment
- Experience in business integration – advantageous
- Experience in ERP implementation – advantageous
What Is It For You?
- Competitive salary
- Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time roles)
- Flexible and hybrid working options (role dependent)
- Life insurance – 4 × annual salary
- Enhanced Company Pension scheme
- 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus second medical opinions
- BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity/paternity
- Bike2work scheme
- Long service awards
- Ongoing professional development and training
