Finance Manager

Our client is looking for a high calibre Interim Finance manager to provide sound business partnering, planning & analysis and strategic support to a fast growing division of the business with Revenues of c£80m. This is a highly visible taking full ownership of the month end process, highlighting risks and opportunities as well as being responsible for the bi-annual forecast . Key to the success in this role will be developing efficiencies of current processes and structures, advancing current financial models and to provide high grade financial analytics to the operational teams. Other key accountabilities will include:

*Provision and presentation of key insight regarding the budgets, forecasts and Long Range Plan to divisional and central finance teams
*Understand variances in actual costs to forecast, budget including previous years and presenting variances to divisional and central finance teams
*Provides interpretation of financial analysis to enable business areas to make key decisions and achieve targets. Identifies actions to drive opportunities and mitigate risks
*Provide key commercial insight regarding divisional negotiations including valuations, benchmarking and impact on budget and tasking
*Liaise with legal team to ensure the drafting of any new legal terms reflect those agreed
*Preparation / oversee of the month end/Budget/LRP packs for the Leadership teams
*Key financial point of contact for senior members of the Commercial teams (Operations and Finance), as well as Group Finance functions

Further to this you will provide insightful analysis around investment appraisal and risk analysis as well as forecasting, planning and assisting the senior team with highly confidential and detailed special projects. The successful applicant will be a qualified accountant with demonstrable experience both within commercial and technical finance as well as a proven track record operating as an Interim. Essential will be strong communication skills, capable of working with a senior management team along with the ability of influencing at a senior level including the ability to 'tell the story' in a concise and effective manner, adapted for the audience.