Finance Manager UK & Ireland

Overview

In this Finance Manager role, you will lead the finance function for the UK & Ireland Service branch network, delivering insightful reporting, forecasting and governance to drive performance. You will oversee Accounts Receivable across the region, managing a team and pushing cash collection and working capital improvements. You will challenge and partner with branch leaders to shape financial strategy and controls, bringing fresh ideas to the finance and operations teams. This is a strategic role with visibility to senior leadership in a global organisation.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive basic salary
• annual bonus
• Contributory pension
• life assurance
• income protection insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Act as the finance lead for a portfolio of UK & Ireland branches
• Manage month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, prepayments, accruals and financial controls
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and performance reporting
• Lead branch P&L reviews with operational leadership
• Drive forecasting, budgeting and annual planning at an operational level
• Analyse profitability, productivity and utilisation to identify improvements
• Develop KPI reporting and Power BI dashboards
• Support audits and ensure compliance with controls and policies
• Lead the Accounts Receivable function across UK & Ireland, managing a team of four
• Drive improvements in cash collection, debtor management and working capital
• Bring best practice to AR processes, controls and customer payment behaviours
• Own and maintain annual Credit Policy aligning with local and Group requirements
• Approve customer credit limits and payment terms within delegated authority
• Manage complex disputes, escalations and credit risk matters
• Deliver cash collection and working capital forecasting
• Track and report AR performance metrics and develop a high-performing Credit Control team

Key requirements

• Fully qualified ACCA or CIMA accountant
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in finance, management accounting or financial control
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Strong commercial and business partnering skills with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders
• Experience of forecasting, budgeting, month-end reporting and financial analysis
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable, credit management and working capital processes
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools
• SAP 4/Hana experience desirable
• Willingness to travel periodically across the UK & Ireland

• Stakeholder management
• Influence and challenge
• Commercial acumen
• Power BI
• Excel (advanced)
• SAP 4/Hana (desirable)

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