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Our client is an award-winning facilities management company working in the defence sector. They have a unique culture that sets them apart as an employer and are driven by purpose, innovation, and a commitment to creating better workplaces. They value your contribution, support growth and development and empower you to make a real impact. Hays Senior Finance are recruiting for a talented and driven Finance Manager to join their dynamic team in Barrow due to an internal transfer.
Your new role
Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, the primary responsibility of the Finance Manager is to ensure that the Company's financial policies and procedures are rigorously applied within the contracts under remit. This will include acting as a business partner to the operational management teams to enable maximum financial performance whilst also ensuring risks are minimised.
Typical duties include:
Ensuring accuracy and integrity in all financial reporting for contracts under FM remit, including full compliance with all relevant Group and US Accounting Policies
Verifying that financial controls are in place, constantly looking to strengthen and improve where possible
Compliance of all account procurement processes
Supporting the Account Director in achieving business objectives through proactive management of the financial and procurement affairs of the account under remit including:-
Extensive liaison with site-based staff and operational management
Regular reviews of 90-day debt and assisting the account teams/Credit Control department in resolving any issues and collecting overdue balances
Monitoring unbilled WIP to ensure works is billed in a timely manner
Financial and procurement awareness/process training for Operational staff
Ensuring that the Head of Support Services is fully appraised of any areas of concern/default
Ensuring effective and efficient procurement processes are in place
Providing proactive business and commercial advice and support for service development opportunities, major projects and key organisational initiatives that ensure that sound commercial decisions are taken, and financial risks are understood
Providing advice and deploy plan to ensure employees have a sound understanding of commercial procedure, processes and strategies for the service and project activities undertaken within the contract
Plan and deploy risk-mitigation strategies throughout the business, including integration with business unit managers and other commercial units
Development and tracking monthly benchmarking data & KPI's for high level risk across the contract
Liaising with clients to advise on commercial improvements to the benefit of the contract operation
Management and development of 2 transactional staff
What you'll need to succeed
Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) or qualified by experience with strong experience in a similar role.Previous experience within a commercial contract environment is highly desirableLarge company / high volume service backgroundContract-based accounting experienceExperience of JD Edwards is beneficialExcellent communicator and ability to interpret financial results to Senior StakeholdersSelf-starter, team player and flexible approach
What you'll get in return
Salary £60,000 - £65,000 per annumFull-time permanent role - Monday to Friday 7am -4.30pm (flexibility - onsite start times)Hybrid role - 2 days onsite, 3 days WFH25 days annual leave plus banks + holiday buy scheme (+ 5 days)Pension - min 3% employee - 5% employer contributionsPrivate healthcare - family membership after 6 months employmentSerious accident cover 3 x annual salaryDIS 4 x annual salaryGenerous L&D opportunitiesEnhanced maternity / paternity leavePaid volunteering days Internal recognition incentives / awardsSeveral softer benefits including, shopping discounts, gym memberships etc
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