Finance Strategy Manager

Pontoon Solutions; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment consultancy is seeking a Finance Strategy Manager for a 12-month contract in Welwyn Garden City. This role involves shaping strategic and financial frameworks, engaging with cross-functional teams, and ensuring robust financial performance management. An ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial processes, and exceptional communication abilities, contributing to impactful projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in finance, strategy, change management, or portfolio management.
• Solid understanding of financial planning, reporting, and governance processes.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment of a Finance Strategy Enablement Framework.
• Partner with Finance and Portfolio teams for core planning processes.
• Develop portfolio reporting and data-analysis packs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Financial performance management

Excel

Communication skills

Change management

Problem-solving

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Principal Recruiter at Pontoon Solutions

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Are you an analytical thinker with a flair for strategy and finance? Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Finance Strategy Manager to join their dynamic PPMO Team on a 12-month temporary contract. If you’re ready to make a significant impact in the retail industry and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you!

Role: Finance Strategy Manager

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Welwyn Garden City (3 Days in Office)

About the Role:

As a Finance Strategy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping, embedding, and operationalizing key strategic and financial frameworks across various enabling functions. You’ll collaborate closely with both strategy and finance leadership teams, ensuring effective long‑term planning and robust financial performance management.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support the deployment of a Finance Strategy Enablement Framework, driving benefits and value‑tracking approaches to ensure understanding and adoption across portfolio teams.
• Partner with Finance and Portfolio teams to deliver core planning processes, including Long‑Term Plans, Annual Plans, and periodic forecasting cycles.
• Develop and maintain insightful portfolio reporting and data‑analysis packs to inform decision‑making across leadership forums.
• Manage financial performance, ensuring robust processes for actuals, forecasts, cross‑charges, and GL oversight.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to drive efficiency, transparency, and stronger portfolio controls.
• Collaborate with senior finance, technology, and business stakeholders to align strategy, delivery, and value realization.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong background in finance, strategy, change management, or portfolio management within large, complex organizations.
• Solid understanding of financial planning, reporting, and governance processes.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable frameworks and reporting outputs.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills; advanced Excel skills are essential (experience with Tableau or other reporting tools is a plus).
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and navigating ambiguity while working with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and presentation skills.
• A self‑starter with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to delivery.

Why Join Us?

This is not just a job; it’s a chance to be part of a vibrant team that values innovation and collaboration. If you are passionate about finance and strategy and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, we want to hear from you!

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications listed above, don’t hesitate! Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Finance Strategy Manager with our client. Let’s shape the future together!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities’ employer.