Finance Manager

We are actively looking to engage financial professional with a passion for strategic and operational finance for a new role as a Finance Manager in Rotherham, South Yorkshire!

Client Details

My client is a a large sporting organisation ,with an additional charitable element to their business, who are currently undergoing large scale growth within their sector. The operational history of the organisation spans over 50 years. The business has a modest turnover, however, it operates across multiple sites, alongside a growing international finance requirement. You will be joining a fast-pace environment assisting in the company's strategic growth, whilst also leading improvement within their current operation.

Job Description

As a Finance Manager you will report in to the Financial Director on a daily basis. You will be responsible for the following areas for responsibility across the Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

* Take the lead in building partnerships and strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams, and providing financial support to commercial decision-making

* Developing & presenting financial performance, cashflow and project forecasting, full-year forecasts and budget variances, including understanding financial opportunities and risk analysis.

* Undertaking the management of a small team of transitional finance specialist encompasses both AP, AR and payroll / expenses functions. The incumbent will be required to conduct operational (hands-on) and strategic requirements within these business functional

* Assisting the Finance Director with year-end audit.

* To act as a direct advisor to both to key business stakeholder upon operational commercial matters regarding the operation in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

* Monitor & report upon financial performance, providing financial modelling and forecasts to the strategic leadership team / external stakeholders.

* Assist in the management of working capital and cash flow forecasts alongside the operational finance team.

* Utilising continuous improvement to promote cost reductions and financial improvements across all areas of the manufacturing & distribution operations. This includes liaising with key internal and external stakeholders.

* Delivering analysis and insight on business opportunities whilst providing cost centric financial solutions.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have an expansive background in financial operations and strategy in past business partnering opportunities. The ideal Finance Manager will have the following skills and experience:

* 5+ years' experience in the financial field and ideally within a charity, sporting, event, or public sector background.

* Proven experience operating within a financial business partnering opportunity desirably within an SME business background.

* Qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

* Excellent strategic commercial acumen and leadership abilities

* Commutable to Rotherham, South Yorkshire on a hybrid basis.

* There are also options to conduct this role on part-time basis.

What's On Offer?

 * £40,000-£55,000

* Private healthcare coverage

* Car allowance (£8k)

* 32 days annual leave

* Comprehensive company benefits account.

* Hybrid / remote working

* Large opportunities to progress knowledge and job banding