Manager, Financial Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Raunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager, Financial Analyst to lead a central finance team in the UK. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial reporting, customer invoicing, and cost management while driving process improvements and automation. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, enabling them to provide insightful commentary and recommendations based on financial results. Join a global company with over 75,000 employees, where you will have opportunities for growth and contribute to sustainability initiatives. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Wellbeing Apps

Cashback Discounts

Life Insurance

Eyecare Vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong understanding of budget and cost management processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate financial reporting and customer invoicing.
• Lead finance discussions for new projects and customer moves.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Cost Management

Budget Management

Variance Analysis

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Professional Finance Qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Financial Reporting Software

Job description

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It takes a special kind of drive to keep the world moving; and due to growth, DSV is looking to recruit. Please see the links* at the bottom of the page, to find out more about DSV.

Position: Manager, Financial Analyst at Raunds

Reporting to the Senior Finance & Admin Manager, the Manager will oversee the central UK & IE Finance & Admin team, supporting all locations with standardised, accurate financial analysis, reporting, customer invoicing, and cost management.

1. Manage the team to complete timely, accurate weekly financial reporting and processing of cost/revenue.
2. Understand and perform appropriate month-end tasks, including budget/forecast management.
3. Analyse and provide commentary on results - perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.
4. Continuously improve processes and reporting to maximize automation.
5. Create new reports for specific projects or business initiatives to provide performance insights.
6. Ensure the team works to the agreed RPP and is trained to the required level.

Key Tasks

• Maintain the quality and accuracy of customer invoicing & financial reporting to enable fact-based, insightful decision-making. Seek to continually improve processes, maximizing automation.
• Monitor the performance of all direct and indirect reports, undertaking regular reviews. Ensure the employee engagement concept (People Plan/appraisal system) is embedded and practiced.
• Reconcile revenue and cost management systems to ensure correct period posting. Identify where revenue/cost accruals are necessary and follow the process. Understand the accrual process to ensure accruals are dropped or carried forward as needed. Perform P&L variance analysis with commentary and recommendations. Support the budget/forecast process with in-depth analysis. Provide ad hoc analysis for site-specific needs.
• Lead finance discussions for projects such as new customers, sites, or customer moves/exits. Understand and manage the CAPEX process, maintain cost trackers, and create new customer invoice files.
• Maintain effective communication with site management up to General Manager level. Ensure rate/profile changes are clearly communicated and reflected in invoice files.
• Promote and support continuous improvement programs at sites, ensuring costs/savings are captured.
• Represent DSV Solutions professionally, maintaining regular communication through team briefings about developments affecting the company.

General Responsibilities

• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Handle company information confidentially.
• Maintain professional relationships, promote a positive company image.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Follow the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Assurance system procedures.
• Ensure work areas are secure and maintain good housekeeping.
• Challenge and address unauthorized persons on site where appropriate.
• Participate in development training as required to meet Investors in People standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and opportunities for growth within a global company of 75,000 employees across 95+ countries.
• Participation in sustainability initiatives and alignment with company values. For more information, see our website.
• Employee benefits including enhanced annual leave, salary sacrifice schemes for low-emission vehicles and bicycles, wellbeing apps, cashback discounts, life insurance, and eyecare vouchers.

We do not accept CVs from recruitment agencies unless explicitly engaged by DSV. For agency inquiries, please contact us directly.

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