Finance Manager

i am currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to join one of a great, fast growing clients within their public Estates team, supporting our Complex Facilities Business unit. The Finance Manager will be responsible for a cluster of FM contracts predominantly in Scotland and a wider contract delivery base, aggregate revenues in the region of £100m. The finance manager will have 3 direct reports, made up of Management Accountants. You will be responsible for: Reviewing the monthly management accounts and preparation of periodic budgets and forecasts Management of Finance staff based at the contracts, often client sites. Production and reporting of cashflow forecasts Reporting and explanation of variances to profit centre managers. Project work and supporting analysis and commentary Supports operational management with quality information and assists in delivering improved results through good control and challenge to processes in operation. Data manipulation and analysis for senior management to identify trends etc Monthly reporting of accounts for a diverse portfolio of support services operational contracts, including detailed service stream variance analysis, performance commentary and detailed balance sheet reconciliations Engage with operational management to complete periodic budgets and forecasts and monthly cashflow forecast Completion of audit packs to assist in interim / annual audit process Business partnering with operational managers to assist in delivering improved results by providing quality information, identifying opportunities and risk Improve the internal compliance standards in line with Group internal audit expectations Systems Implementation & Improvement The ideal candidate: Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA Ability to achieve tight deadlines with high degree of quality and understanding Strong IT skills including good knowledge of SAP and Excel Good knowledge of accounting practices, statutory regulations and reporting requirements and experience of forecasting Profit centre reporting and variance analysis experience. If this role sounds of interest to you please get in touch with (url removed)

Location: Scotland, GB

Posted Date: 2/5/2025