Finance Manager: Business Partner & Strategy (9-Month)

Adecco; Bishops Cannings; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

9-month fixed-term contract

Business partnering role

Competitive salary

Job summary

Adecco Swindon is seeking a Finance Manager to lead month-end close, reporting, and financial planning on a 9-month fixed-term contract. You will partner with operational leaders to drive performance and provide strategic financial insight.

The role requires a strong background in management accounting, forecasting, and SAP expertise, with excellent communication across levels. The position offers a competitive salary and a visible, business-facing remit, including payroll oversight and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong management accounting, forecasting and financial planning experience.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven experience using SAP.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and production of management accounts, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting submissions.
• Partner with operational leaders, providing financial insight to drive performance.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic planning.
• Manage monthly cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• Oversee payroll processes and ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations for decisions.
• Manage purchase orders, vendor approvals and invoice authorisations.
• Support internal controls, compliance activities and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Management accounting

Forecasting

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Adecco Swindon is seeking a Finance Manager to lead month-end close, reporting, and financial planning on a 9-month fixed-term contract. You will partner with operational leaders to drive performance and provide strategic financial insight.

The role requires a strong background in management accounting, forecasting, and SAP expertise, with excellent communication across levels. The position offers a competitive salary and a visible, business-facing remit, including payroll oversight and