Finance Manager - Operations

At Evri we understand that searching for your first job, your next job, or that big promotion is a huge milestone. Here at Evri we always think about what it's like to be in your position when making those big decisions. It takes courage to make change happen in your life, and we're here to help you with that.

We're here for the first step, the next step, and the big step.

You're not just a number to us. You've got to know you'll love working here. It's as important to us as you ‘being the right fit'. We want to help you feel what it's like to work at Evri, to see the value you can bring to any of our roles, and how we can help you grow. We're never one-size-fits-all. Our careers are as unique as you are.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to provide guidance and advice, thought leadership, and challenge, to your operational pillar of the Operations Function. This role is more field based than most, with travel into the network to be close to the business and the operational challenges the team face. You will influence directly or through a team of finance business partners, effective performance and risk management with your operational partner to deliver improved value for Evri.

Evri is leading the way in creating responsible delivery experiences for everyone, everywhere, and that's how we approach our talent development. We're a kind, ambitious and diverse team, always supporting and encouraging each other. Our people are extremely important to our business, without them we wouldn't be where we are today, striving to do the best for our customers and clients. If you like what you hear, then we'd love you to apply!

You will be accountable for:

Financial Planning

• Supporting the Head of Finance, you will ensure the Operational Pillar's strategic intent is captured in the strategic plan and that key plans / initiatives are prioritised and embedded, with appropriate reference to payback and returns;
• Supporting the Head of Finance, you will translate strategic plans into tactual budgets and plans, with engagement of key operational stakeholders, to ensure ownership and delivery within the Operations team;
• Working collaboratively with the Central Operations Finance team, you will ensure budgets are produced for your area, which are robust, stretching and incorporate all key business plans and initiatives;
• Through regular partnering, be abreast of all material risks and opportunities (R&Os) in your operational pillar, to ensure risks are mitigated and opportunities and capitalised on;
• Ensure all material R&Os are discussed and communicated back to the Central Operations Finance team and rolled into financial out-turns and projections, to provide insight to Operational Directors and the ability to course correct;

Performance Management

• Through strong relationship building, you will create a quality working relationship with your director of operations to enable effective influence, trust and respect;
• Bring impact, clarity and improvements to operational financial performance through their regular performance management rhythm and meetings, ensuring committed actions are agree, documented and tracked;
• Tell the performance story, with impactful, simple and clear slides on weekly, periodic and on longer-term performance trends.

Data, Reporting, and Insights

• Ensure all reports are fit for purpose and that all KPIs are value driver based. Make recommendations for improved performance reporting to the Central Operations Finance team;
• Co-ordinate locally deliver insights from existing reporting and information, that provide in the moment guidance and support to the operations team;
• Co-ordinate the production of deeper impactful analysis and insights, with clear conclusions that lead to actions and improve business performance, through the Central Operations Finance team;
• Think innovatively and deliver continuous improvement in the Finance department;

Financial Governance and Control

• Working closely with the Central Operations Finance Team, effectively evaluate operational decisions and ensure that trials are tracked and assessed appropriately;
• Ensure decisions follow the appropriate sign off, authority and governance routes, and influence stakeholders to ensure the right priorities are progressed;
• Acting as the Finance approver and challenger for headcount changes in your supported operational pillar;
• Ensure a strong risk and control environment exists within your supported pillar, championing strong local financial control.

Leadership

• Either through direct or indirect (outside of the line) leadership, coach and develop our team, with a real emphasis on inclusion, with equal opportunities for all, and creating a high performing team;
• Support and empower the team in the development of a standardised, consistent and effective approaches;
• Empower and cultivate a continuous improvement culture and that focuses on adding value, and removing non-value added activity from the team / business;
• Champion the use of innovative techniques and tools to deliver industry leading business partnering.

To be successful in this role you will require the following…

• Chartered accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• Multi-disciplined finance professional with c. 7-10 years financial experience, having worked in part as a business partner;
• Deep understand of financial appraisal and decision support;
• Strong analytics and modelling skills to support performance improvement and unpicking complex problems;
• Understanding of financial and business risk, capable of executing robust judgement to ensure it is managed appropriately;
• Have worked closely with director level stakeholders, and be confident in presenting, challenging and debating information with this audience.
• Flexible and agile - able to balance multiple competing priorities and tight timescales effectively;
• Adopt a collaborative approach to working and problem solving;
• Role model setting an inclusive and diverse team culture and creating high performing teams, through strength of leadership and development.
• UK Driving Licence

Why Work Here?

We're constantly looking at ways to become a more inclusive and diverse employer, and our benefits package is important to us. Here's some of what we currently offer:

• Flexible working; work from home, or in the office – whatever suits you. You can also choose your working pattern – if you'd like to work full-time, or part-time, just let us know!
• 26 days + bank holidays, as well as an option to buy and sell up to 5 days holidays.
• Bonus Scheme; an annual bonus that can earn up to 30% if you really push the boundaries
• Company car or car allowance of £6,000
• Career progression framework; map out your next steps in your career
• Pension; 3% employer contribution on top of what you choose to commit yourself
• A range of discounts from our clients
• We also have a range of flexible benefits such as additional life assurance, critical life insurances and others to choose from
• In addition to this, Evri have recently launched a fantastic new benefit which allows employees to request to work from anywhere in the world for up to 90 days.

In addition to this, Evri have recently launched a fantastic new benefit which allows employees to request to work from anywhere in the world for up to 90 days.

At Evri, we know we only grow if our people do too. That's why we're committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves.

We're on a journey to better represent the customers we serve around the UK. We're committed to removing barriers and ensure that each person at Evri is valued for who they are, and what they bring to our business.

We are Evri. Where everyone is welcome.

We're excited for the future. Let's deliver it together.

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