Job Description

The job holder will work cross-functionally with business stakeholders to deliver the strategic and financial plan by providing support and challenge on commercial decision making and investment cases.

What you need to do

• Ownership of Investment Appraisal models and Post-Investment Review analysis
• Interrogate and challenge solutions from Accenture to ensure they are fit for purpose and are financially viable, working directly with the Accenture team
• Identify risks and opportunities, and take the lead in prioritising these, working with the business to manage them
• Working with the SBS team to ensure robust forecasting within all internal forecasting processes; Latest Views, Budget and Corporate Plan
• Help scope, establish and embed financial processes and reporting in the respective finance teams for this new business relationship
• Maintain robust accounting procedures, working closely with Centrals Finance and Group Finance teams in particular
• Being an active participant in project meetings to ensure finance have a voice in the room (regularly being the only Finance seat at the table), ensuring that we are fully aware of all impacts on the project plan
• Business Partner the Director of SBS and teams on future initiatives and projects in their respective areas
• Stepping up to cover for the Head of Finance where needed

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professionally Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• Effective communicator, influencer and challenger with senior stakeholders, including audiences of varying financial and commercial acumen
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and ability to present complex information in a simplified manner
• Proven history of effective prioritization and ability to push back when appropriate
• A self-starter, and a strong team player that can work independently, spotting the areas to focus on and assisting in the decision-making process
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on driving excellent financial and commercial performance
• Strong Excel and numerical skills, with an aptitude for turning data into analysis and insight
• A proven track record of financial control, but also the ability to develop and maintain such an environment
• High levels of pace, energy and resilience
• Must have a strong eye for detail and a passion for accuracy