Operations Finance Manager
- Recruiter
- Capita Executive
- Location
- England, West Midlands, Coventry
- Salary
- £50000 - £60000 per annum + pension and healthcare
- Posted
- 15 Aug 2017
- Closes
- 22 Aug 2017
- Ref
- PCK392-241518
- Contact
- Ian Pack
- Job Title
- Finance Manager
- Category
- Consultancy Services
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Finance Manager (9 Month Fixed Term) - Coventry - £50,000 - £60,000
About the role
An exciting opportunity to join a small finance team responsible for the financial management of a flagship contract within Capita.
Reporting to the Head of Finance the Finance Manager will be an experienced accountant with strong Project and Management Accounting experience. Relevant experience of accounting for contracts and dealing with high transactional volumes is advantageous. Strong Excel, data controls and Management Reporting / Business Partnering are essential plus the ability to build relationships with non-finance & operational personnel. Strong financial modelling and SAP exposure would be beneficial.
The role of the team is to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and forecasting of the Business, ensuring strong financial and budget controls and procedures are in place, as well as providing support and advice to the Management team through effective business partnering and reporting.
About Capita
We are Capita, the UK's leading provider of business process management and integrated professional support service solutions. Through bespoke, quality solutions, we've helped countless organisations unlock value and maximise their potential. With access to our range of unique and diverse opportunities, offering real career advancement and progression, we can unlock your potential too.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage the preparation and production of monthly management accounts to fixed deadlines. This includes all SAP processing / reconciliation and updates to Axiom (Group Consolidation tool) with the support of a part qualified accountant.
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Production of both Internal & Group monthly reporting within set deadlines, ensuring accurate reflection of financial performance and variances.
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Supporting and challenging the business through effective business partnering, including;
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Preparation of reporting pre and post monthly forecast reviews with budget owners and maintaining up to date forecast information. Maintaining meeting actions list and supporting budget owners to close on financial queries
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Reporting required to support weekly Finance & Operational reviews
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Supporting the business with ad-hoc financial requests / queries
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Maintenance and accurate update of financial excel models to support Mgmt. Accounting and Reporting Forecasting and Long-Term Planning
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Developing financial models to support with future business development (Commercial Bid modelling etc.)
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Supporting the annual budgeting process
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On-going financial controls including purchase order and invoice approvals / queries and preparation / reconciliation of customer billing etc.
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Meeting Group ad-hoc financial requests for reports and data as required
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Supporting preparation for and liaison with Internal and External Audits
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Support and lead as necessary on future system enhancements / ad-hoc projects
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Meeting ad-hoc requests as required by either the Finance Director or Head of Finance
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
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Qualified ACCA or CIMA
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SAP and Axiom experience preferable
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Strong Excel and financial modelling / reporting skills are a must
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Meeting monthly deadlines
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Excellent attention to detail but also being able to see the "bigger picture"
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Excellent Communication skills
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Ability to liaise with non-finance staff and at all levels
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