Finance Manager – Operational

The role of the Finance Manager (Operational) is to ensure that expert financial advice is given to enable the organisation to meet its ambitions.

This is a key role bringing technical accounting knowledge and expertise to the organisation. The Finance Manager will build effective partnering relationships across the business, providing comprehensive financial information and advice whilst encouraging innovation to deliver better ways of working and proactively drive efficiencies.

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the creation, implementation, and maintenance of efficient and effective systems and tools for full financial management and control.

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager (Operations) will be responsible for the finance business partnering function and promote financial sustainability through effective leadership and partnership working to optimise key opportunities across the organisation.

The role is integral to ensuring that the finance service is well managed. The ability to work accurately, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines is essential along with excellent computer skills and a flexible attitude.

The role holder should be a qualified accountant (CCAB) or hold significant experience in senior roles with strong relationship building skills, the ability to lead and motivate a team utilising excellent communication skills. Working collaboratively with internal and external stake holders is a key requirement of this role.