Business Finance Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Sagentia Defence; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Group plc in Cambridge is seeking a Business Finance Manager for the Sagentia Innovation Practice on a fixed term full-time basis. You will work with senior leadership to understand performance, interpret financial results and KPIs to maximise cash and profitability, and implement changes to processes and controls.

This hands-on role reports to the Finance Director, leads the local Finance team, and requires an accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/ACMA or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Eye for detail and curiosity to analyse information to provide meaningful analysis.
• Confidence to communicate financial information to staff without a financial background.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence across multiple stakeholders.
• Organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience interpreting financial information and presenting it to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of management accounts.
• Support P&L budgeting and forecasting.
• Own process adherence and drive improvements.
• Continual enhancement of reports, including heavy spreadsheet modelling.
• Support the Finance Director, Managing Director and Partners.
• Assist with group and divisional reporting, including commissions and cost analyses.
• Bids and proposals; manage direct and indirect reports.
• Support project finance queries and complex projects.

Job description

Business Finance Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Cambridge

Description

Who we are

Science Group plc is an international, AIM Listed services and product development organisation operating at the cutting edge of science and technology innovation. We are looking for a Finance Manager for the Sagentia Innovation Practice to work with the senior leadership team and be an important contributor to the running of the Division

We partner with clients from leading global brands to start-ups to identify growth opportunities through innovative solutions, taking pride in their success.

Our projects span surgical robots for minimally invasive surgery, non-invasive prenatal testing, precision agricultural machinery, and mobile apps for implantable devices, among others.

The opportunity

In this role, you shall work closely with senior management and the consultants to support them in understanding the performance of the business and interpret the financial results and KPIs to maximize cash and profitability, including recommending and subsequently implementing changes to the business processes, operations and controls. You shall use your excellent management skills coupled with a thorough knowledge of finance and commercial principles to utilise, prepare and analyse operational and financial reports and forecasts for the division.

This is a hands-on role and you shall be in the detail to understand the results, ensure their accuracy and explain these results to senior management. Reporting to the Finance Director and will be expected to direct, lead and most importantly motivate the local Finance team, ensuring team and individual objectives are clearly defined, supported and successfully delivered.

To be successful in this position you will have worked in a similar role with proven work experience, along with a recognised accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA). The ability to interpret financial information and effectively communicate it to staff without a financial background is essential as well as having confidence when dealing with a wide variety of people and prioritising competing deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of management accounts
• Supporting P&L budgeting and forecasting
• Ownership of process adherence and improvement
• Continual improvement of information reported including heavy use of spreadsheet modelling
• Support to the Finance Director, Managing Director and Managing Partners.
• Preparation and support for Group and Divisional reporting (including quarterly sales commission calculations, billed hours bonus schemes and various cost analysis)
• Bids and Proposals
• Manage direct and indirect reports
• Support Project Finance Team with complex projects and financial queries

About You

You will have an eye for detail and will have the curiosity to analyse and interrogate the various pieces of information to provide meaningful analysis and support to your business contacts. You’ll have the confidence to instil financial discipline and the communication skills to explain your analysis to your business partners.

Experience & Qualifications

• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner and use this to influence others (finance and non-finance staff)
• An analytical approach to resolving problems and finding effective solutions
• CIMA/ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience
• Experience in modelling and analysing large volumes of data and interpretation of financial information
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities with multiple stakeholders
• Experience of processing and managing month end routines and process

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.