Operational Finance Manager

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operational Finance Manager to join our Finance team based in Solihull. You will be responsible for managing a team of five as well as delivering operational finance support, management reporting, KPI reporting, budgets, forecasts, and ad hoc financial support to the operational business.

We are currently looking for an experienced Operational Finance Manager to join our team based in Solihull, Birmingham (hybrid working pattern 2 / 3 days in the office per week).

We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment, and it is important that our people come from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Role Responsibility

The Operational Finance Manager will lead their team in the provision of accurate, timely financial reporting, partnering, and insight.

Working closely with the UK Finance Leader and the wider UK / Ireland finance team, key accountabilities and responsibilities will include:

1. Manage the team of five to provide Business Partnering support across the three Cement plants, Logistics, and Packed / Powders Businesses, including monthly financial / KPI reporting.
2. Lead the Cement and Packed KPI EXQL monthly reporting submissions and relationships with CRH group.
3. Monthly management reporting across the UK Cement and Packed businesses, including P&L / KPI and review of key balance sheet accounts while partnering with the Operations departments.
4. Support production of the month-end reporting pack and other standardized reports, providing commentary and analysis as required.
5. Support / Lead alongside the UK Finance Leader & Cement & Packed Finance Reporting Manager on Monthly / Quarterly / Annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning cycles.
6. Ensure UK compliance with required KPI reporting and support adherence to the SOx control framework & CRH corporate governance.
7. Accountable for the completion / review of relevant Monthly / Quarterly / Annual SOx controls within UK Cement Finance PCW.
8. Support as required UK Finance Leader & Cement & Packed Finance Reporting Manager with the statutory audit process / internal audit process.
9. Analyze trends and performance to feed into forecasts and long-term financial planning.
10. Build good working relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that Finance Business Partnering within the Business Units meets required expectations.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Operational Finance Manager will be a highly motivated self-starter with strong Business Partnering, analytical, and financial modeling skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Essential Experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA) with relevant financial reporting and control experience.
• Experience of managing / leading high-performing teams within a Business Partnering & reporting environment.
• Month end / year end / statutory reporting experience is essential.
• Knowledge of USGAAP would be advantageous.
• Operating and managing within a SOx or equivalent control environment.
• Management of Internal Audit frameworks.
• Advanced Excel / Microsoft Office skills alongside data query management within tools such as Business Warehouse and a financial ERP system.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and drive process change and improvement.
• Well-developed communication skills with demonstrable stakeholder engagement and management skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience within the Cement, Powders, Quarrying, Building products industry.
• Ability to manage consolidated group reporting within a matrix environment / large business plc.
• Experience with SAP / Business Warehouse.