Finance Manager
Posted Today by Churchill Howard
£80,000 Per year
Outside
Hybrid
Lichfield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Finance Manager role at a large plc in North Birmingham is an 18-month maternity cover contract that involves business partnering with operational and commercial teams. The position requires immediate engagement with senior stakeholders and focuses on driving performance and supporting key decision-making. The successful candidate will lead budgeting and forecasting cycles while delivering insightful analysis on financial performance. This role is ideal for a fully qualified accountant looking to make a significant impact in a reputable organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partnering with senior stakeholders to influence financial and commercial outcomes
- Leading budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting cycles
- Delivering clear, insight-driven analysis on performance, costs, and profitability
- Supporting strategic initiatives, business cases, and investment decisions
- Enhancing financial models, reporting, and planning processes
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or commercial finance role
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge and influence
- Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, large organisation
- Available to start immediately or at short notice
Salary (Rate): £80,000.00 yearly
City: Lichfield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
The Opportunity
Churchill Howard are excited to be partnering with a successful division of a large plc based in North Birmingham to recruit a Finance Manager on an 18-month maternity cover contract. This is a high-profile role within a well-established finance function, offering immediate exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a tangible impact from day one.
The Role
This is a true business partnering position, working closely with operational and commercial teams to drive performance and support key decision-making across the business.
- Partnering with senior stakeholders to influence financial and commercial outcomes
- Leading budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting cycles
- Delivering clear, insight-driven analysis on performance, costs, and profitability
- Supporting strategic initiatives, business cases, and investment decisions
- Enhancing financial models, reporting, and planning processes
About You
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or commercial finance role
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge and influence
- Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, large organisation
- Available to start immediately or at short notice
Additional Information
- 18-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
- Interviews taking place throughout April
- Hybrid working available
This is an excellent opportunity for an immediately available finance professional to secure a high-impact role within a reputable, listed business.