Senior Group Finance Manager

Michael Page; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-purpose business in Plymouth is looking for a Senior Group Finance Manager to ensure efficient finance operations. This role involves financial forecasting, budgeting, and team leadership while driving efficiencies and supporting commercial decision-making. Candidates should have a professional finance qualification, robust Excel skills, and experience in commercial environments.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial organisation.
• Experience analysing large data sets and proposing recommendations.
• Strong Excel skills with financial modelling expertise.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of monthly management accounts and cashflow analysis.
• Conduct forecasting, budgeting, and commercial modelling.
• Lead team and drive process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Data Analysis

Team Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or similar)

Job description

As a direct result of the group's expansion plans and continued success, we are seeking a dynamic Senior Group Finance Manager to be based at the Head Office.

This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient operation of the Finance team inclusive of preparing and reviewing financial performance and having an input on key commercial decision making.

Client Details

Our client is a dynamic, fast paced multi purpose business based in Plymouth. With an acquisitive nature, they have continued to expand in even the most challenging of economic environments and are looking to hire a Senior Group Finance Manager to the team.

Description

Reporting to the CFO and responsible for the various business channels (UK/IRE/Online), the Senior Group Finance Manager will be responsible for the forecasting, budgeting, consolidation, margin analysis and commercial input. Process improvement and automation of manual tasks is key to driving the efficiency of the Finance team.

Duties to include:

• Overseeing and assisting in the production of the monthly management accounts. Reviewing, understanding and challenging the figures
• Daily and monthly cashflow monitoring and analysis
• Forecasting, budgeting and modelling for the overall business and for specific areas or projects
• Finance business partnering with key teams throughout the wider business
• Identifying and implementing team and reporting efficiencies
• Analysis of all income stream performance data, giving recommendations on potential changes to maximise profitability
• Modelling and projecting the financial impact of proposed new business scenarios
• Sensitivity analysis of existing group profitability, proposing areas of opportunity and concern to focus on
• Adhoc tasks as required

Profile

This is a high profile role in a fast paced environment. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Experience in a commercial organisation
• Experience analysing large data sets, identifying trends and issues, and proposing recommendations
• Strong Excel skills, with experience of financial modelling
• Professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or similar)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• The confidence to challenge existing practices and seek improvements
• Experience leading a team

Job Offer

Competitive salary

Pension

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme