Finance Manager

Reed; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000

Job description

Finance Manager

Cambridge (hybrid)

£65,000-£75,000 per annum

We are currently working with a leading Cambridge technology business, currently looking to recruit a dynamic and focused Finance Manager to take responsibility for their Record to Report department.

Responsibilities

Projects and Strategy

• The main focal point of the R2R function ismanaging the finance transition projects and continuous improvement projects which impact the R2R function. Management of the projects includes but is not limited to planning, resourcing, knowledge transfer, readiness assessment and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with the Process Ownership team and Shared Service Centre counterparts to ensure alignment of local processes with global processes and best practice.

Service Delivery

• Continuous monitoring of internal controls, risk, and control matrices (RACM) in conjunction with Internal audits.
• Review policies and ensure adherence including identification of areas for improvement. Implement corrective actions and enhancements based on control reviews and audit findings.
• Manage escalations to address and resolve issues related to the R2R function
• Lead, monitor and improve the performance and efficiency of the R2R function using the Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and associated reports.
• Maintain the service catalogue for the R2R function. Identify the gaps in services with an action plan to address. Ensure that the catalogue is consistently operated with no regional nuances.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand their requirements and expectations, ensuring alignment to the functional and organisational goals.
• Design and implement strategies to accelerate and enhance the accuracy of the month-end close process while maintaining compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements.
• To manage the R2R team for all entities and countries that are in scope.

People Management

• Lead the overall target setting for the R2R team and set clear objectives, aligning them with functional and organisational goals.
• Manage Direct Reports and their teams, monitoring performance, providing feedback, addressing capability issues.
• Ensure career development and training is in place across the team with clear succession plans and resource rotations to facilitate the team growth.
• Ensure full team is recruited with cross training to minimise gaps in service delivery.
• Overall responsibility for recruitment, training and management of a team to maximise the SSC R2R team full potential.
• Continual assessment of team structures

Skills & Qualifications

• Fully ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified
• Proven experience (at least 3 years) in a similar role within a finance shared service centre
• Experience of leading and managing a team including team development and career management
• Proven track record of using KPI’s to improve performance
• Able to operate comfortably at a detailed as well as a strategic level.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in utilising ERP systems and other R2R related software

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading technology company offering a competitive salary and benefits package including annual bonus, hybrid and flexible working, 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and a generous pension.

Please apply now for more information.