Management Services Finance Manager

Job Description

A Little More About Your Role – The role sits within the Management Services team and will report to the Financial Controller (FC). Primary responsibilities include the P&L management of a corporate function (e.g., HR, IT) supporting functional leaders in the financial aspects of running their service for the UK region.

• Ownership of multiple Regional Profit Centre level management reporting and analysis.
• Ensure the timely and accurate accounting of financial data to facilitate decision making.
• Take steps to make corrections as required – including period-end close activities, journal entries and balance sheet substantiation.
• Annual budgeting & forecasting in accordance with strategy & business plans for regionally held budgets only.
• Ensuring variance between budgets, forecasts and actual results is understood, clearly explained and necessary actions are implemented; communicate findings to senior management with recommendations as appropriate.
• Contribute to the production of monthly consolidated P&L analysis reports.
• Assist in the set up and maintenance of indirect projects and tasks on the Oracle system.
• Assist in other ad-hoc reporting requirements as needed by functions or senior management teams.

• Qualified or part-qualified on an accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
• Good understanding of P&L management.
• Strong communication skills; ability to synthesize complex data into clear business narratives.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience with in functional specialism.

Hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

WSP welcomes applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Commitment to supporting employees with the Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.

"WSP My Hour" allows employees to take one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later. Additional part‑time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave, and ability to use bank holiday entitlement to suit schedules.

Supportive environment investing in growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.