The Finance Manager provides analytical challenge and partnering support to CBU head office. Reporting to the Finance Director the role will work with key stakeholders to drive growth, manage the CBU cost base and drive CBU finance projects and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Partnering
Work directly with business leaders on new development opportunities, projects and business models to drive the growth of the business
Work with external data sources and partners to provide market and industry insight and the impact on CBU growth strategy and performance
Responsible for the “Post Investment Review” of all major projects and investments
CBU Cost Management
Partner directly with cost center holders to drive understanding and improve effectiveness of all variable / semi variable spend including staff, marketing and consultancy costs
Lead the planning for all aspects of CBU head office spend including capital expenditure
Implement processes to ensure full reporting and analysis of direct cost of sales
Projects / Process Improvement
Work with CBU leadership and the wider MAF group to implement new ways of working to drive improvements in the finance function, including the use of new digital technologies.
Work with CBU Head of Finance to develop the business risk management framework, with the aim of driving agility and empowerment whilst effectively managing risk.
Definition of Success
Strong feedback from key CBU business stakeholders
Improved efficiency of marketing and cost of sales investment
Implementation of CBU risk management framework (with head of finance)
Other Context (if applicable):
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills as well as commercial sense.
Initiative, detail oriented and self-motivated team player with ability to work independently.
Extensive knowledge in computer applications (especially MS Excel/PowerPoint)
Experience in working with Hyperion (HFM) is a plus
Personal Characteristics and Required Background:
Skillset (job specific technical skills)
Strong financial analytical skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships at all levels.
Excellent internal and external customer services skills.
Responsive team player with ability to quickly prioritize among numerous pressing tasks
Minimum experience / Qualifications
5 – 10 years in accounting function
Accounting qualification CPA/CMA/ACCA/CIMA
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