Senior Finance Manager - Projects
Join a newly created Projects team within the large finance function of an ambitious, successful business in Blackburn.
Your new role
You will manage improvement projects related to the finance activities, continuously enhancing financial processes. You will oversee financial projects from planning to delivery, ensuring successful outcomes and benefits realisation. Your key responsibilities include leading medium to high-scale projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and contractors.
You will develop project plans, monitor performance, and manage finances through accurate forecasting. Additionally, you will analyse complex data, provide recommendations, and ensure compliance with company policies. Your hands-on approach and problem-solving skills will be crucial in delivering projects on time and to the required quality and cost standards.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will likely have 4+ years of post-qualified experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). You should have proven experience of managing financial projects and a comprehensive understanding of finance departments in large organisations.Excellent communication and influencing skills are essential, as well as the ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively. You should also have significant experience at senior levels, demonstrating credibility and the ability to develop this further in a new organisation.
Strong financial management skills and commercial acumen are crucial, along with a high degree of organisational skill.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary of up to £68K, along with a performance-based bonus scheme, plus a range of benefits including those supporting employee wellbeing. There is free on-site parking, flexible working hours, and a modern office to work from in Blackburn, with some hybrid-working offered.This is a business that will invest in your learning and development, and give you the opportunity for continued progression.
What you need to do now
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