Operations Finance Manager

Operations Finance Manager

Based in Luton, Bedfordshire, our client is an exciting and expanding company looking for a qualified accountant to join their team on an initial 6 month fixed term contract as Operations Finance Manager.

This job would suit a qualified accountant (ACMA, ACCA, ACA) with a strong academic record to be responsible for acting as the overall lead for financial support for the development and innovation of new concepts within the division.

This company is a leading employer in the area with a proven track record of developing and empowering their employees while offering progression and advancement second to none. The position is initially a six month contract with the likelihood of developing into a permanent position.

The position is working in a key business unit directly with the Head of Finance proving investment appraisal support on new possible innovations.

The successful individual will be an ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified accountant with a strong business partnering track record working on financial planning and with operational business drivers. The candidate must be able to illustrate previous investment appraisal or good financial modelling skills as well as the ability to communicate with and influence financial and non-financial colleagues at all levels.

Duties will include:

• Site level P&L budgeting for the respective brands
• Insight and challenge on underlying drivers of brand and site level performance
• Production of financial action plans to support the operations team deliver within budget
• Challenge of investment and operating cost assumptions to improve future returns
• Financial control over projects overhead costs - budget, monthly review and challenge, capitalisation approach
• Investment evaluations and business case production
• Design of post investment evaluation criteria
• Own the modelling assumptions for the brands ensuring these are reflected across conversions and new site appraisals
• Tracking and forecasting of capital spend for the respective projects

Every application will receive a response as this is the recognised working practice at MRK Associates.

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