Understand the key business drivers and explain the link between these drivers and the financial results
Provide detailed insights and make connections between HR, operational and financial data, and market trends
Provide business partnering support and act as a liaison / escalation point to help resolve any billing, credit control or financial issues in any in a timely and effective manner
Work with key stakeholders to develop, review and constructively challenge business cases
Work with the pricing team to identify unprofitable clients and matters and ensure that appropriate recommendations are communicated back to the relevant partners
Build strong relationships with and keep connected to cross functional teams (HR, marketing, operations etc) and colleagues across the finance function
Deputise for the Head of Finance in meetings and present key financial messages and recommendations
Ensure that financial risks & opportunities are effectively managed, clearly communicated and understood by key stakeholders, proactively find ways to convert opportunities and mitigate risks
Manage and improve the quality and timeliness of the monthly UK financial reporting packs, ensure the packs are delivered on time and provide high quality commentary and insight / recommendations
Perform detailed monthly reviews of the P&L, B/S, and cash flows
Ensure key stakeholders have a detailed understanding of the in month and YTD variances to forecast / budget
Lead the UK budget & reforecasting process and ensure we submit budgets and forecasts that are stretching but achievable and provide a credible baselines for comparisons vs actual results
Support the Head of Finance by inputting into the development of a cashflow forecasting model and monthly cash flow forecasts
