Senior Commercial Finance Manager
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Role Introduction
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing SaaS company? We are looking for an experienced and driven Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic team in Birmingham. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between finance and business functions, providing strategic insights that drive business performance.
What You Will Do
Engage with Stakeholder to senior manager level of the company - partnering Divisional MD, challenge their thinking and help them to make more informed decisions
Be effective and proactive as well as constantly seek out opportunities to improve performance and management information
Contribute as a member of the business units' management team, responsible and accountable for day-to-day operational performance
Relay financial information, provide insights to business performance, challenge their thinking and identify risk to mitigate as well as opportunities to accelerate business performance
Work with and guide the business on strategic plan to align organizational objectives and priorities
Provide real-time support and analysis as part of decision making process
Be/come a trusted advisor and critical friend to the business
Manage month end processes and identify opportunities to streamline processes
Lead the forecasting and planning for the division
Collaborate with the finance team and peers to deliver best in class reporting, forecasting and insightful analysis and transformational change
What You Will Have
Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA)
Bachelor’s degree in Business / Economics / Marketing / Finance / Mathematics / Statistics or other relevant subject preferred
Strong analytical skills; quantitative or financial techniques with keen approach to problem-solving
Excellent communication, presentation, Excel expertise and writing skills
Solid background in accounting, financial planning, budgeting and financial modelling
Hands-on Salesforce.com an advantage
Working within Finance or alongside functional operations an advantage
Exposure to BI and Performance Management tools
Experience of working within corporate environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment, working collaboratively with cross-functional, cross-cultural teams
Consistent attention to detail and accuracy, delivering outputs of the highest standards
Proactive, insightful and commercially astute
Solid working knowledge of finance systems
Can-do attitude and general interest in problem solving
Leadership role or program participation an advantage
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What We Do For You
Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral
Annual Leave – 26 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First
Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace
Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally
Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success
Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important
Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most
Recognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do
Performance & Talent – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self
Making a Difference – we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about
MatchIt! – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the funding
Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
Pennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger