Finance Manager, Group IT & Strategy

Spirax Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Life assurance

Share ownership plan

Onsite parking

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Spirax Group is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the Group IT finance function in Cheltenham. You will drive planning, forecasting and business partnering with senior leaders to improve performance and ensure robust controls.

You will manage a small finance team, partner with IT leadership, and shape strategic investment decisions. A professional accounting qualification and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with at least five years post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner in a commercial organisation.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial planning experience.
• Experience managing and developing teams within a finance function.
• Experience supporting an IT department or technology-focused environment is advantageous.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting for the Group IT function.
• Oversee financial controls, processes and governance compliance.
• Review monthly management accounts, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Present financial performance and insights to senior stakeholders.
• Manage intercompany recharge processes across business units.
• Provide financial guidance to support IT initiatives and investments.
• Support capex business cases and accounting treatment of costs.
• Lead and develop a finance team of three colleagues.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes and controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Spirax Group is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the Group IT finance function in Cheltenham. You will drive planning, forecasting and business partnering with senior leaders to improve performance and ensure robust controls.

You will manage a small finance team, partner with IT leadership, and shape strategic investment decisions. A professional accounting qualification and strong communication skills are essential.