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Date Added: Wed 05/03/2025

Finance Manager

Birmingham, UK
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Company: GLEESON RECRUITMENT GROUP

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and commercially astute Finance Manager to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation. This high-profile role will provide financial and commercial support, ensuring continuous improvement in service levels, cost-effectiveness, and commercial decision-making.

We're looking for bright, outgoing finance professionals who are keen to develop into a commercial role within one of the Midlands' largest organisations. Salary is up to £55,000 with a 10% bonus and hybrid working on offer.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Support:

  • Act as a trusted business partner to key stakeholders, both financial and non-financial, to facilitate strong commercial and operational decision-making.

  • Support the application of subsector and sector strategies, aligning with broader organisational objectives.

  • Deliver insightful financial analysis and summarised findings to support business unit decision-making.

  • Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities arising from volumetric and contract mechanisms, as well as overall business performance.

Performance Management:

  • Conduct analysis of key business reports, including month-end reports, business reviews, client reports, budgets, and cash analysis.

  • Assist operational teams in understanding financial performance through training and business reporting.

  • Lead monthly balance sheet reviews, escalating risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders.

  • Drive working capital improvements through accurate contract billing and active debt ledger management.

  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes by consolidating data, analysing variances, and preparing presentations for senior stakeholders.

  • Monitor and challenge operational teams on initiative delivery plans and highlight any risks to achievement.

  • Prepare and analyse documentation for client tenders, negotiations, and capital expenditure appraisals.

  • Assist operational teams with mobilisation requirements, ensuring timely execution.

  • Promote health and safety by ensuring adherence to company procedures and reporting any incidents.

People & Relationship Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.

  • Work effectively as part of a team while supporting junior team members in their professional development.

  • Provide mentorship and training to enhance financial understanding within operational teams.

About You:
  • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience.

  • Experience within a large & complex organisation.

  • Strong background in management accounting, including accounting adjustments and producing reports to support commercial decision-making.

  • High level of analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

  • Proven ability to partner with non-finance professionals to provide accurate financial information and insights.

  • Experience using SAP and other reporting tools for analysis and reporting would be highly beneficial.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities with the capability to evaluate and analyse data concisely.

  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ethical business practices.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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