Finance Manager

A brilliant client is looking for a motivated and dynamic individual to join their team as a Finance Manager.  Up to £60k.  Based - on site.  This position is a crucial role in the delivery of expert financial advice to operational management, and in the production of accurate financial reporting and forecasts. You will work closely with the client and provide valuable support in the identification and negotiation of contract variations.  MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Delivery monthly financial results with detailed variance analysis, accurate forecasts and clear reporting to stakeholders Support in identification of variations to contract Support the operators in ensuring the cost associated to the contract are well controlled, and to support with the identification of all costs and revenues associated to the services provided Creation of annual budgets and maintaining a robust forecasting process across the remit, identifying issues and opportunities and ensuring that the operations managers have plans in place to address them Work with site management to deliver accurate monthly accounts to reflect all activity within the account, ensuring that items such as variations, rechargeable works and major project activity are represented accurately. Work with the operational teams to analyse performance trends, risks and opportunities and to determine how best the insight from this work can be turned into real performance improvements in the business.  Ensure financial control environment is properly implemented, especially around weekly/monthly trading accounts, stock management and cost control. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Previous experience of being a Finance Manager Experience of working in the public sector.  Have a strong background in providing expert financial advice to operational management, driving financial performance through commercially sound analysis. Have the ability to adopt an approach of continuous improvement, keeping up-to-date with changes in policy, procedure and legislation and revisit key policies regularly to ensure the team is up to date with recommended financial best practice. Previous experience in the preparation of relevant, timely management information to equip the operators with the information required to make business decisions is essential.   Highly adept to analysing financial information and converting and presenting such information in a clear concise way to both the client and the company. Create and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Excellent communication and influencing skills. Hold strong financial control of all relevant areas of the business. You will also have: A financial qualification- qualified or part-Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or QBE The confidence and capability of challenging Operational Managers and ensuring adherence to agreed procedures Experience of providing financial support to service contracts Strong time management and organisational skills to deliver an effective Finance function The ability to combine strategic and analytical perspectives with a pragmatic approach.   Experience of financial modelling Good Excel skill and knowledge of other Office applications (Word/PowerPoint) If this role sounds of interest please get in touch with (url removed)