Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsPartner with senior leaders across a variety of areas.Reviewing performance and providing informed insights for improvement.About Our ClientOur client is a well-established entity within the Professional Services industry, with a substantial footprint across the UK. They pride themselves on their commitment to professional development and fostering a culture of innovation.Job DescriptionReviewing commercial performance and providing informed insights for improvementBuilding and maintaining strong partnerships with the senior team and operations of the organisation.Supporting the business by providing accurate and informed financial modelling and analysisBuilding and maintaining strong partnerships with the COO and the Senior Team overseeing the operational functions of the businessReviewing performance and providing informed insights for improvementProviding insightful reporting, analysis and commentary on operational costs and capital investment for monthly board reportsDelivering monthly and quarterly analysis, and presenting where required at relevant meetings to the senior stakeholdersSetting and monitoring KPI's to monitor, challenge and optimise the cost basePreparation and presentation of business plans, budgets and forecasts, including meeting with senior stakeholders to help set and challengeIdentifying areas that are not performing to expectation, and providing recommendations for improvementAnalysis and challenge of requests for investment, including recruitment, to ensure ROI is in line with group expectationsCoaching of business stakeholders to upskill knowledge and performance in relation to financial management i.e. providing financial insight and support such as basic awareness of P&L management, inductions into finance responsibilities, understanding the balance sheet etcCollaborating and liaising with the firm's central Finance teams (including Finance Director, FP&A Manager and Group Financial Controller) as and when requiredWorking alongside and collaboratively with the other Commercial Managers in the business to share knowledge, skill sets and supporting one anotherRespond in a timely manner to ad hoc analysis and information requestsSupport integration of cost base arising from M&A activity into core central group processes.The Successful ApplicantQualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)Demonstrable experience with a commercial mind-set in a similar role, in particular working closely with either main board level or subsidiary board stakeholdersIntermediate-level Excel skills at a minimum, in particular being able to create appropriate financial models and communicate effectivelyTo be comfortable working across a number of IT platformsExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport, credibility and manage expectations with senior stakeholdersTo be a commercially aware self-starter, pro-active with the ability to work in a team and be comfortable working at both a strategic and detailed operational levelConfident in prioritising workload amongst senior stakeholdersFlexibility and the ability to operate in a changing environment.What's on OfferA competitive salaryGenuine hybrid working policy, 1/2 days a week in the officeAn inclusive and collaborative working environment.A role based in the centre of Birmingham.Opportunities for professional development and growth.A chance to be part of a forward-thinking company within the Professional Services industry.ContactLouise EdwardsQuote job refJN-082024-6504088Phone number+44 121 634 6920Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorCommercial & AnalysisSectorBusiness ServicesLocationBirminghamContract typePermanentConsultant nameLouise EdwardsConsultant phone+44 121 634 6920Job referenceJN-082024-6504088
