Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Control

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports for the CFO, Finance Business Partners, Executive Leadership Team, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Work closely with auditors, tax advisors, and other external partners.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the financial planning process, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic financial planning.
• Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support business strategy and investment decisions.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and track financial performance against targets.

Financial Insights & Decision Support

• Provide commercial and strategic financial insights to the CFO, Finance Business Partners and Executive Leadership Team.
• Develop data-driven recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Analyse market trends, competitor performance, and economic factors to inform business strategy.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Oversee treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and banking relationships.
• Optimise capital structure and financing strategies to support business growth.

Overhead & Cost Control

• Drive cost management initiatives to ensure efficient allocation of resources across the business.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings.
• Own and delivery month-end reporting for Group functions.
• Establish robust financial governance frameworks for overhead expenditure.

Skills & experience:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) required.
• Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally within a group finance function.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, FP&A, and treasury management.
• Proven ability to provide financial insights that influence executive decision-making.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Proficiency in financial systems, data analytics, and business intelligence tools
• Strategic Thinking – Ability to align financial performance with business objectives.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Strong ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Leadership & Influence – Capable of leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Commercial Acumen – Strong understanding of financial drivers and business performance levers.
• Attention to Detail – Ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.