Finance Manager

North Search Talent Powerhouse; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent consultancy is seeking a Finance Manager to drive financial performance and business growth in Europe. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in finance, with strong skills in financial planning and analysis, and the ability to influence in a matrixed environment. This role involves collaborating with senior management and leading a small team of analysts. The company values diversity and inclusivity in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in finance with progressive roles.
• Previous experience in FP&A or finance business partnering is mandatory.
• Detail-oriented and capable of driving decisions in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and forecasting for the organization.
• Propose process improvements in alignment with the Controlling department.
• Partner with regional leaders on financial targets and profitability.

Skills

Financial planning

Process Improvement

Business Partnering

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

North Search is a leading international talent consultancy, partnering with organizations across rapidly changing sectors to deliver outstanding talent and innovative leadership.

We are excited to announce a unique opportunity with one of Europe’s foremost Chemical groups. Committed to innovation and operational excellence, our client sets new benchmarks for product quality and sustainability solutions at scale across multiple countries.

We are now searching for a passionate and visionary individual to lead as Finance Manager, driving financial performance and business growth, actively contributing as a member of the leadership team, ensuring consistency and financial acumen in the strategic initiatives as well as the day-to-day activities with a regional scope in Europe.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with senior management to develop financial strategies for the organization. You are comfortable handling large amounts of data, acting as a business partner, decision maker, and providing regular financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Financial planning – Includes forecasting, estimates and supporting the strategic direction for the unit and developing these into short-term (Forecast), medium-term (Budget), and long-term plans (LRP).
• Process Improvement – Be a source of proposals regarding existing process improvement and simplification in alignment with the Controlling department.
• Business Partnering – Strategically partner with the regional leaders in achieving financial targets, driving profitable growth through in-depth analyses, sharing of key financial insights (standard and ad-hoc reporting), and b) in taking day-to-day and strategic business financial decisions.
• From Insight to Action– sharing the story behind the numbers, proposing recommendations.

In this role, you will actively contribute as a member of the leadership team to achieving the objectives and as a member of the Europe Finance leadership team, enhancing the finance function, having a small team of analysts under your responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or higher in Finance or a related field.Minimum 7 years with progressive roles in finance.
• Previous FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, and/or financial management role is mandatory.
• Detail-oriented and analytical.
• Ability to work, influence, and drive inside a matrix environment.
• Willingness to travel regularly +-10% of the time.

Ready?

North Search and our client are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from professionals of all gender identities, backgrounds, and abilities.

Take your finance career to the next level—apply or contact us for more information.