Job Description

We are exclusively working with a market leading and widely respected Luton based company in recruiting a Finance Manager. This role is a great platform to influence senior leadership and help drive the direction of the division.

Key Responsibilities

• Business partner and trusted advisor to the Commercial, providing insight & analysis for key decisions making and long-term strategy. 
• Management of a significant budget, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow & balance sheet management.
• Define content and coordinate the monthly review pack and lead meeting with key commercial partners; providing clarity and offering challenge to improve profitability. 
• Finance lead on supplier management including tendering, contract renewals and onboarding of new suppliers, as well as ensuring commercial relationships are accounted for & reported accurately.
• Lead on various continuous improvement projects including driving improvements to MI reporting; ensuring the Commercial team have all the tools for informed decision making. 
• Accountability for financial requirements into business cases and projects, ensuring all correct investment committee requirements are met and financial requirements are delivered.
• Leading by example; coach and develop your team

This organization recognizes that if they want to be recognized as the best, they need to offer an attractive package and exciting opportunities to attract the best. Alongside a highly competitive basic salary and bonus scheme, you will get a market leading benefits package.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A strong communicator, a focused drive for success and best practice 
• Strong leadership and can inspire, coach and mentor a team
• A Qualified Accountant with at least three years PQE and proven ability to lead on strategy, forecasting and budget setting 
• Strong analytical skills, ability to work independently, attention to detail and good judgment
• A strong business partner having succeeded in driving a business partnering model in a large, ideally global business.