Group Operations Finance Manager

Dignity Funerals; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading funeral services provider in the UK is looking for a Group Operations Finance Manager to partner with the Group Ops Director. This full-time, permanent role in Birmingham offers a salary of up to £80,000 per annum. The successful candidate will oversee financial operations across multiple areas including manufacturing and property maintenance. Responsibilities include delivering strategic financial analysis, guiding budgeting processes, and collaborating with various financial teams to enhance decision-making. This role is crucial for aligning financials with strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled in financial analysis and oversight.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic analysis and decision support to Group Ops Director.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for Group Ops.
• Collaborate with financial teams to prepare materials for Executive reviews.

Job description

Group Operations Finance Manager

Location : Birmingham

Contract : Full-Time, Permanent, 38.75 hours per week

Salary : Upto £80,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Group Operations Finance Manager to act as a trusted advisor and partner to the Group Ops Director, who oversees Property, Manufacturing, Fleet, and Operational Readiness.

This pivotal role provides oversight and critical thinking across our cost to serve, including a £10m manufacturing operation, £15m property maintenance budget, and £25m capital investment programme. You'll deliver strategic analysis, financial oversight, and actionable insights that shape decision-making at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Group Ops Director to deliver strategic analysis, decision support, and financial oversight.
• Build strong relationships with Group Ops leadership and stakeholders, providing proactive challenge and financial guidance.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for Group Ops, aligning financials with strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Management Accounts, and Financial Accounts teams to review monthly results and prepare materials for Executive and Board reviews.

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