We are looking for a detail orientated professional to join the central finance team based in Ipswich. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a positive working attitude to join a wider team of 5,000 colleagues across the UK.
The Management Information managerwill take responsibility for the MIS function within the finance team. The role with manage a team of two MIS assistants and will work with the business to produce information that will help make decisions to enhance operational efficiency. The role will work with the operations /management team to gather requirements and ultimately produce report/metric based on them.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing and developing relationships with teams both internally and externally, and also have a broad financial understanding of how service organisations work with the ability to challenge the as is.
Key Responsibilities:
Management of a team including setting tasks, completing 121's and managing conflict within the team
Develop metrics using various platforms including Power BI.
Ensure accuracy of reports being produced
Develop training materials to ensure end users can access metric/report
Work with operations team to identify process improvements
Developing and maintaining a MIS plan, including budget needs, operational requirements and schedules
Presentation of papers to the senior management team
Identify risks and support with mitigation strategies
Provide support on contract mobilisations/demobilisations
Develop and help streamline existing processes
Develop Power BI reporting tools with help from an in-house developer
Agree, calculate and report KPIs for each service within the division
Manage relationships with internal and external auditors
Continuous improvementDesired Skills:
Previous experience in a management role
Commercially astute and business focused
Power BI and Power Platform knowledge
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong attention to detail
ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification (Desirable)
Excellent communication skills across all levels of stakeholders
Awareness of confidentiality and data protection requirements
Ability to work effectively under pressureSome benefits include:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 26 days holiday after year 1
Ability to buy 5 extra days holiday
Company Sick Pay
Salary reviews
Subscription to We Care for Virtual GP appointments and Mental Health Support
Lifeworks subscription for lifestyle discounts on dining out, retail, and more
Mental Health First Aiders available to support
Company events including socials, annual colleague awards, charity events
Colleague Recognition Scheme
Refer a Friend scheme paying up to £500 for successful referrals