Finance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to join their dynamic team in Portsmouth. This exciting role involves overseeing Fixed and Lease asset accounting, managing a small team, and collaborating with international stakeholders. You will play a vital role in improving finance processes and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. The company offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility while contributing to a mission-driven organization. If you have a strong finance background and a passion for leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10 days paid leave for Reservists

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Flexible working options

Autonomy in role execution

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a finance team in a complex international environment.
• Proven ability to improve finance processes and technical skills in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Fixed and Lease Asset accountants.
• Oversee IFRS 16 BPC tool and related accounting processes.

Skills

Team Management

Finance Process Improvement

Technical Finance Skills

Commercial Awareness

Finance IT Applications

Education

ACCA

ACA

ACMA

CIMA

ICAEW

ICAS

Tools

SAP

NAV (Navision)

IFS

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire or Plymouth, Devon or Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Up to £70,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF

About Us

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Finance Manager at our Portsmouth site and play your part in our mission.

The Role

As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for Fixed and Lease asset accounting, ensuring best practices, standardization, and effective controls. You will work within the Central Accounting team in the newly formed Finance Business Services (FBS) department, serving as a key contact internally and externally regarding Fixed and Lease Asset accounting across the Group.

• Manage a small team of Fixed and Lease Asset accountants.
• Oversee the Group’s IFRS 16 BPC tool and related accounting processes, including interfacing with ERP systems.
• Partner with lease asset stakeholders internally and externally for lease management and maintenance.
• Serve as the central contact for Fixed and Lease Assets in the UK and coordinate with colleagues in France, Canada, and Australia, especially regarding aircraft assets.
• Collaborate with the capital investment team on capital expenditure proposals, ensuring timely approval to support the delivery of the capex portfolio.

This role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with hybrid working arrangements: one day in the office and four days remote. Flexible working options, including part-time, condensed hours, and job sharing, may also be considered.

Essential Experience

• Experience managing and developing a team within a Finance function, ideally in a complex international environment.
• Proven ability to review and improve finance processes.
• Technical finance skills, including understanding IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment, and IFRS 16 Lease Accounting.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the business environment.
• Experience with Finance IT applications such as SAP, NAV (Navision), IFS, etc.

Qualifications

• Recognized accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS) or equivalent.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance. Some roles may be subject to national security and trade restrictions based on nationality, residency, or citizenship.

What We Offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• 10 days paid leave for Reservists
• Holiday Trading and ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering
• Flexible working options
• Autonomy in role execution
• Development opportunities and wellbeing support