The Role
- Lead and develop a team, creating a high-performing, commercially focused finance function.
- Drive finance transformation projects, identifying opportunities to improve processes, standardise ways of working and increase automation.
- Lead change initiatives across the finance function, ensuring successful implementation and stakeholder engagement.
- Support the transition of finance activities into a Shared Service Centre, improving efficiency and consistency.
- Utilise Microsoft 365 tools, including Power BI, Power Automate and SharePoint, to enhance reporting and reduce manual processes.
- Own budgeting, forecasting and cost control, providing commercial insight and robust financial challenge.
- Deliver accurate month-end reporting, KPI dashboards and management information to support business performance.
- Partner with operational leaders to improve financial understanding, drive accountability and support strategic decision-making.
- Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance are maintained.
About You
Ideally you'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience leading finance teams and delivering meaningful change.
You'll also have:
- A proven track record of finance transformation, process improvement and implementing change.
- Experience driving automation, standardisation and continuous improvement within finance.
- Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
- Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including Excel, Power BI, Power Automate and SharePoint.
- Excellent analytical, commercial and problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to influence at all levels and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.