Finance And Business Services Manager
6 days ago
Peterlee
MTrecs new career opportunity Our client are specialists in their industry sector, if you are a Finance Manager and have experience managing business services this role could be ideal for you. • Build, develop and coordinate the Finance & Business Services function in close collaboration with Group Finance and Group HR, ensuring alignment with Group policies, systems, controls and ways of working., • Provide hands on leadership across finance, payroll, administration and people services activities during the site's growth phase., • Develop scalable systems, processes and controls capable of supporting future business expansion., • Support the development of a high performance culture aligned with values and leadership principles., • Lead all site finance activities, ensuring compliance with Group policies, procedures and financial controls in close corporation with Group Finance and HR., • Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and long term financial plans. Produce accurate monthly management accounts and business performance reporting., • Provide financial analysis and insight to support operational and strategic decision-making. Manage cash flow, working capital and cost control activities., • Support capital investment decisions, business cases and strategic growth initiatives., • Establish and monitor key financial performance indicators and ensure appropriate reporting to site and Group management., • Support operational leaders in identifying opportunities to improve profitability, productivity and financial performance., • Coordinate payroll activities and ensure accurate employee related financial administration., • Support recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes. Maintain people related records, policies and reporting requirements., • Support employee engagement, communication and people development initiatives. Coordinate facilities, office administration and site business support services., • Ensure business support functions operate efficiently and effectively to support manufacturing and aftermarket operations., • Develop and maintain effective financial controls, governance processes and compliance procedures., • Develop ERP, reporting and management information processes that improve business visibility and decision making. Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardisation and automation across finance and people services activities., • Ensure compliance with statutory, financial, payroll and employment related requirements. Support internal and external audit activities as required., • Lead the local implementation and deployment of the Group ERP platform within the UK operation., • Work closely with Group Finance, IT and operational teams to establish standardised processes, controls and reporting structures., • Support system testing, data migration, user training and adoption activities. Ensure ERP capabilities support financial reporting, payroll administration, operational planning and management information requirements., • Drive continuous optimisation of ERP processes and reporting capabilities following implementation., • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or qualified by experience)., • Significant experience within finance leadership roles in a manufacturing environment., • Experience producing management accounts, financial reporting and business performance analysis, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning experience., • Experience building, developing or transforming finance and business support functions within a growing organisation., • Strong commercial awareness and business partnering capability. Strong ERP systems knowledge and advanced Excel capability., • Proven ability to deliver financial and business support leadership whilst maintaining direct ownership of day to day operational activities. Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills., • Experience within engineering or manufacturing businesses. Knowledge of project costing and contract-based manufacturing environments., • Experience supporting business startups, greenfield operations or periods of rapid growth., • Experience working within an international organisation., • Experience implementing ERP, reporting or business process improvement initiatives., • CIPD qualification or exposure to HR/People Services leadership responsibilities. Excellent salary. Regional employer of choice #J-18808-Ljbffr