Finance Manager - 12 month FTC

AVI-SPL UK & Ireland; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare with Vitality

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing

Mental Health Support

Discounted Gym memberships

Increased holiday with service

Online learning resources

AVIXA membership

Discounted products with partners

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loans

Job summary

AVI-SPL UK & Ireland is seeking a Finance Manager for a one-year fixed-term contract in Farnborough. You will oversee financial and operational reporting, develop forecasts and long-term projections, and provide strategic finance partnership to leaders across the organisation.

Responsibilities include month-end close, cash and GL oversight, and supporting RFIs/RFPs with financial data. The role requires 5+ years in FP&A or corporate accounting, and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis or corporate accounting with major analytical demands.
• Advanced-level Excel and intermediate PowerPoint skills.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain financial concepts clearly.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support financial and operational reporting cycles (month/quarter/year-end close).
• Oversee A/P, A/R and general ledger processes for accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare reports and materials for monthly/quarterly reviews, Board meetings and external stakeholders.
• Partner with leadership to develop forecasts, annual plans and long-term projections (3–5 years).
• Conduct financial modelling and valuation for acquisitions, partnerships and new initiatives.
• Assist with statutory reporting, audits, tax compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Provide financial information to Sales/bid teams for RFIs/RFPs.
• Drive automation and documentation of Finance workflows.

Skills

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Excel (Advanced)

PowerPoint (Intermediate)

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Power BI

Cognos/TM1

Alteryx

Job description

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider that transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organisations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services.

What You'll Do

As a Finance Manager, you will oversee all financial and operational reporting cycles, analysing variances to budgets and forecasts. You will prepare reports and presentations for financial reviews, Board Meetings, and external stakeholders. Serving as a Strategic Finance Partner, you'll collaborate with leaders to develop financial forecasts, annual plans, and long-term projections.

Additionally, you will conduct financial modelling for strategic projects, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, support Sales teams with financial data, drive workflow enhancements, and communicate financial insights across all organisational levels.

This role will be a one year fixed term contract.

Day-To-Day Responsibilities:

• Support all financial and operational reporting cycles, including month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and general ledger processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Prepare reports, analysis, commentary and other materials for monthly and quarterly financial reviews, Board Meetings and presentations to key external stakeholders
• Function as Strategic Finance Partner to the business; work closely with organisational leaders to develop financial forecasts, annual operating plans, and long-term (3 to 5 year) projections
• Conduct financial modelling, analysis and valuation support for acquisitions, partnerships, new product development, pricing, long-term contracts and other ad-hoc projects as needed
• Assist with statutory reporting, external audits, tax compliance and other Finance-related regulatory requirements
• Provide financial information to Sales and/or bid teams in response to RFIs / RFPs
• Drive enhancement / automation and documentation of Finance workflows
• Interact with all levels of the organisation, from front-line employees up to and including the C-Suite and Board of Directors
• Educate non-financial colleagues on important Finance concepts and present financial performance to various audiences as needed

WHAT WE'R LOOKING FOR

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis or corporate accounting role with major analytical demands
• Advanced-level Excel and Intermediate-level PowerPoint skills
• High degree of organisation and detail orientation
• Strong communication skills and knack for simplifying technical Financial concepts
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build rapport with various stakeholders throughout an organisation
• Ability to prioritise multiple initiatives, manage competing timelines, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Nice-To-Haves:

• Experience working with Power BI, Cognos / TM1 and/or Alteryx
• Experience in Construction Finance

Why work for AVI-SPL (what's in it for you)

As we have already mentioned, AVI-SPL are the global leaders when it comes to universal communications, and we make sure our work environment matches our status. The business treats all their employees as individuals and makes sure we all have definitive goals and career paths to help us maximise their ability.

Along with this we also offer:

• Private Healthcare with Vitality
• Access to Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Support
• Mental Health Support through the above
• Access to discounted Gym memberships
• Increased holiday with service
• Access to numerous online learning resources
• AVIXA membership for industry learning
• Access to online retail discount platform
• Discounted products through our recognised partners
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans

Our commitment to diversity is simple: we provide connection, opportunity, and a voice to everyone, from every background. WE Thrive Together: WE appreciate the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are. Our diversity makes us better humans and better employees and makes AVI-SPL a better business.

AVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, age or disability status.