Business Manager (Financial)
Back to Vacancies ListOur client, have asked us to recruit for a Business Manager to manage the day to day financial and procurement aspects of the operation.
Key Responsibilities
· Efficiently and effectively manage the finance and procurement functions and any team members (there are integrated services co-ordinators in the team, and they will at times assist with the admin for finance functions like for example payroll updates)
· Proactively lead, manage, coach and support members of the IWFM team
· Responsible for the financial health of the IWFM operation (budget, costs)
· Establishing and managing internal cost control documents (ICCDs). Also, some tasks related to procurement, tendering, negotiating sub-contracts
· Interpretation and presentation of financial data
· Preparation of financial reports as required to the client and stakeholders
· Monitoring budgets, spend and cash flows and predicting future trends
· Supporting the Divisional Director in formulating strategic and long-term business plans
· Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance including analysing competitors and market trends
· Developing and supporting financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risk to the business
· Conducting reviews and evaluations of the IWFM operation for on-going costreduction and efficiency opportunities
· Managing financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems in-line with procurement and finance policies and procedures
Person Specification
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role in a supply-side facilities management environment (ideally have significant service management experience, understanding of models of operation and commerciality)
• Demonstratable experience managing and motivating a small team
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication skills with can-do attitude and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to deal effectively with a range of internal stakeholders on finance-related matters
• Commitment to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to produce high quality business documents and reports
• Flexible and positive attitude and willingness to undertake a variety of finance tasks
• Full driving license
Desirable:
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a small team
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• A good understanding of working with a public sector organisation
• Experience of Sage 200 or similar accounting systems and packages
