Finance Manager

Location

Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Support the Senior Finance Manager in driving enhanced business performance and decision making supported by the proactive utilisation of financial information and business analysis and the successful implementation of new projects. Key responsibilities will include: Management accounting and reporting for a number of operating units including month-end accounting entries, preparation of financial and non-financial information and provision of detailed commentaries. Managing forecasting and annual budgeting processes for the operating units, including extensive discussions with operational staff and co-ordination with central finance team. Ownership of management information, with a deep understanding of activities and drivers. Maintain robust, independent control with regular balance sheet reviews and reconciliations for review. Work closely with the Regional Manager to drive enhanced business performance and decision making. Provide specialist financial support and advice to other Service Line support functions. Ongoing identification and communication of risks & opportunities through general interactions with operations, ad-hoc scenario analyses of commercial opportunities, etc. Understanding of key commercial terms within core contracts. Monitoring of performance against contracted targets. Working with operations and business development to financially appraise new business opportunities (both organic and inorganic), including preparing necessary sign-off models & briefing papers. About you The candidate should be able to demonstrate the following attributes: A qualified accountant, at least 2 years PQE, ideally with a strong commercial background. Strong Microsoft excel skills required to develop, work on and interrogate current spreadsheets. A keen eye for detail, whilst also understanding the context and the bigger picture. Instinctively able to identify when something does not look right. Sensitive to understanding the demands placed on the organisation which works extensively with public sector bodies. Excellent communication skills, able to supportively challenge, contribute to debate internally as well as represent the organisation with external stakeholders. High level of integrity and ability to work in an open, transparent and supportive manner to develop strong working relationships. Prior experience of working within a private equity backed business & appreciating the associated demands of the finance function would be an advantage but not essential. Prior experience in Health Care, NHS or organisations involved in large, complex, multi-site outsourcing arrangements an advantage but not essential. Prior experience of Unit 4 Business World and Vena (Group reporting and consolidation package) would be an advantage but not essential.

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