Finance Manager (Temporary)

SF Partners are delighted to be working alongside a dynamic, fast paced Private Equity backed business based in their search for a Finance Manager on a 3 to 6 month temporary basis

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accountant looking to be part of a high growth, high achieving organisation.

The role of Finance Manager - Overheads is to provide strategic financial advice and support to senior management, focusing on overhead cost management and financial planning.
The role is a brand-new role due to expansion of the business following acquisitions and organic growth of the company, this role reports to the Finance Director as part of the FP&A team in the central finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

- Financial Planning and Analysis:
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for overhead costs - and ensuring group completion to deadlines for consolidated overview and group analysis, as well as specific areas of responsibility.

- Cost Management:
Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure efficient allocation of resources from local and group opportunities.

- Accounting:
Responsible for the accounting of overheads, in the correct period, ensuring P&L and Balance sheets are correct from an accruals and prepayment perspective, Inclusive of headcount numbers. Feeding cashflow forecasts with relevant information.

- Business Partnering: Collaborate with department heads to provide financial insights and support decision-making.

- Reporting & Commentary: Prepare and present detailed financial reports to senior leadership and investors for Overhead responsibility areas and the wider Group. Including Capital and Exceptional Items expenditure reporting.

- Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements and implement best practices in financial management.


- Education: Part or Qualified ACCA, or CIMA, or qualified by experience
- Experience: Experience in financial management, with some experience on overheads or cost control.
- Skills: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial software SAP, Oracle, FP&A tools), and excellent communication abilities.

This role will be liaising with Senior Managers across the business and therefore requires a confident and strong character.

The role is based in the office in Coventry (with parking) 3 days per week and 2 days from home
Salary circa £55,000

Occasional travel to London for meetings