Interim Finance MI & Data Manager

Redcentric; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managed service provider in Harrogate is seeking an Interim Finance MI & Data Manager. This role involves overseeing the financial reporting ecosystem, collaborating with various departments, and improving reporting processes. Candidates should have strong experience in finance systems management, advanced skills in Power BI and Excel, and a solid understanding of Dynamics 365. The position offers a hybrid working model with the possibility of remote work 2-3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in finance systems management and/or financial reporting.
• Advanced skills with Power BI and Excel.
• Solid understanding of Dynamics 365.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial and operational reporting.
• Own the creation of management information (MI) and KPIs.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure data supports business objectives.

Skills

Financial systems management

Power BI

Excel

Dynamics 365

Communication skills

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Dynamics 365

Job description

Job Details: Interim Finance MI & Data Manager

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name: Interim Finance MI & Data Manager Vacancy No: VN613 Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Harrogate Type of Vacancy: Fixed Term Contract

ABOUT REDCENTRIC

Redcentric is an AIM listed, leading managed service provider with a rich end-to-end solution portfolio covering the spectrum of Connectivity, Cloud and Collaboration, designed and delivered by our own highly skilled teams from our privately owned, UK based multi-million pound infrastructure.

JOB DESCRIPTION: AIM OF THE ROLE

The Finance MI and Data Manager is responsible for owning, developing, and optimising the financial reporting ecosystem that underpins Redcentric's operations. This role acts as the bridge between Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure financial data is accurate, accessible, and transformed into meaningful insights that drive operational and commercial decision‑making.

Sitting in the Commercial Finance Team, you will oversee the design, governance, and continuous improvement of finance reporting tools, D365 outputs, dashboards, and data models. The role combines hands‑on technical expertise with strong business understanding, ensuring that systems and reporting capabilities scale with the company's growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop, maintain and enhance financial and operational reporting across the business (e.g., revenue, margins, utilisation, recurring costs, contract profitability) using Excel or Power BI as appropriate.
• Own the creation and distribution of management information (MI), dashboards, and KPIs using Power BI tools focusing on both YTD performance but also the full year targets.
• Translate business requirements into technical reporting specification in collaboration with stakeholders.

Finance Data Management

• Validate the integrity of the Finance Data Lake and reconcile to reported actuals.
• Maintain data governance, user access controls, and process documentation.
• Troubleshoot D365 system issues and coordinate fixes with internal IT teams or external vendors.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and streamline reporting workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement of data flows between operational and finance systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial governance standards.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Commercial, and IT Delivery teams to ensure data and reports support business objectives.
• Act as a subject matter expert on reporting capabilities during new system implementation and business change initiatives.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Strong experience in finance systems management and / or financial reporting.
• Advanced skills with Power BI and Excel.
• Solid understanding of Dynamics 365.
• Ability to interpret financial data and translate it into meaningful business insights.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work with both technical and non-technical users.
• Proven track record of improving reporting processes and system functionality.

Desirable

• Experience with professional service automation tools, preferably compatible with D365.
• Exposure to data warehousing concepts.
• Project management or change management experience.

Personal Attributes

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and data-driven.
• Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Collaborative team player who can influence at all levels.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving IT services environment.

HOURS OF WORK

The Company's standard working hours are Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am until 5:30 pm, and from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm on a Friday, with one hour for lunch. The role offers hybrid working with the option to work from home 2‑3 days per week.