Responsible for effective management, control and reporting of Business Unit finance
Financial stewardship of P&L and Balance Sheet
o Supporting the Business Unit Director to drive forward cost savings and process charges
o Partner with operational staff to produce challenging but accurate forecasts
o Review and reconciliation of resource MI and Billing
o Conducting regular review meetings with the Business Unit Director to improve financial knowledge and assist in the achievement of targets
o Creation of accurate financial forecasts links to operational activities
o End to end control of billing function for BU
o Posting of regular month end journals and assistance in the creation of the balance sheet
o Provide pro active support to the SFM and FD on Month End and Business Plan issues and produce key analysis schedules
o Work closely with wider Finance team to engender project controls
o Support build of new MI Systems
o Ensuring all contractors are paid in a timely manner (40% of ITPS are contract staff)
o Weekly reporting on KPI’s where applicable
Ad hoc requests coming from SFM or FD
Relevant areas of MI / business plans / reforecast prepared in accordance with guidelines
Regular meetings held with the business to discuss performance and trends
Production of analysis /trends with recommended actions
Any key issues highlighted to the SFM
Accuracy & timeliness of key responsibilities
Accuracy of all financial predictions
Control and management of key balance sheet values e.g. debtors or WIP or Accruals & Prepayments
Ability to use own judgement and initiative
1. ACA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent)preferred.
Experience of balance sheet control and reconciliation.
1. Proven ability to support non-finance staff in the management of cost centres
2. Involvement in the production of business cases
3. Ability to identify the key financial and service risks from financial data.
4. Experience of fast paced, changing environment.
5. Flexible and innovative person willing to drive forward change to the business.
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