Qualified Finance Manager – Asset Finance – Coventry area

Asset Finance International Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in asset finance is seeking a Qualified Finance Manager to lead their finance function. This role involves managing a finance team, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in finance management and a proven track record in a commercial setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience managing a Finance team in a commercial setting.
• Experience in asset finance is advantageous.
• Experience within a large multinational business is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial guidance and leadership to the organisation.
• Oversee financial control mechanisms and ensure compliance.
• Lead financial aspects of projects and programs.

Skills

Team player

Clear communicator

Strong analytical skills

Adaptable

Education

UK driving license

Job description

James George Recruitment is working exclusively with a Tier 1 Funder in their search for a Qualified Finance Manager. You will manage and lead the legal entity in all aspects of business and financial planning, control, and project/program management. As a subject matter expert, you will ensure alignment with finance and control policies to enable effective and efficient organisational leadership and optimise business results.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Finance Leadership: Provide strategic financial guidance and leadership to the organisation, ensuring robust financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Manage a Finance team of 5 people.
2. Business Partnering: Act as a true business partner to key stakeholders within the local business and across the wider Group, fostering strong collaborative relationships.
3. Financial Control: Oversee financial control mechanisms to ensure compliance with policies and regulations, safeguarding the organisation’s assets.
4. Project Management: Lead financial aspects of projects and programs, ensuring timely delivery within budget and to quality standards.
5. Performance Optimisation: Challenge the business where necessary to drive performance improvements and optimise results.
6. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders to provide insights and support decision-making, contributing to strategic direction.

Skills & Attributes:

1. Team player with the ability to liaise within a large, complex organisation, developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Inspires trust and enthusiasm.
2. Task-focused, capable of managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
3. Clear communicator with influencing skills, proactive, and willing to challenge the status quo.
4. Adaptable to a fast-changing environment; champion of change.
5. Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.

Experience:

1. Minimum of five years’ experience managing a Finance team in a commercial setting.
2. Experience in asset finance is advantageous.
3. Experience within a large multinational business is an advantage.

Qualifications:

• UK driving license.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded business in the industry, playing a key role in shaping their Finance function.

Salary, bonus, and benefits are competitive. Additional roles include:

• Account Manager – Technology Finance in London (Remote), with an excellent salary, bonus, and uncapped earnings potential, with a salary range up to £85,000 plus commission.
• Another role with a salary range up to £60,000 plus monthly commission and uncapped earnings potential.