Total 6 Manager level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Guildford, GU1 4HD

Your new company
You will be joining a fast-growing group who have doubled in size over the last 18 months. This group is UK based with a key site in the Guildford area and you'll be joining at an exciting time as the business has plans to grow significantly over the next 5 years.

Your new role
Your new role is a key and high profile role combining both leadership and business partnering. You'll be managing an ambitious team of finance business partners, taking a lead in their training and development whilst working alongside Operations Managers and Operations Directors to ensure the success of the projects they are working. As a financial expert, you'll be spotting risks/opportunities and managing change - All projects are high profile, so you'll be highly visible to the Exec team on a day to day. You'll also oversee the budgets and forecasts. In addition to the core of the role, you'll also be involved in the change and systems projects. This is a unique role with plenty of scope to develop.

What you'll need to succeed
In addition to your professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and extensive business partnering experience, it is essential you have recent and up-to-date experience working within manufacturing finance as you'll be heavily involved in costings. Whilst leadership experience is helpful - if you have the other skills and have a passion for managing, it would be great to hear from you!

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary is on offer, discretionary bonus, pension, private medical and 25 days annual leave are on offer. Moving forwards the CFO's expectation is that you will develop and progress as the business expands over the next couple of years.

What you need to do now
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Finance Transformation Manager
Circa £50,000 per annum FTE Salary
About Learning Partners Academy Trust
Learning Partners Academy Trust, is a collaborative Multi Academy Trust (MAT), built on partnerships with local schools working together, in and around the Guildford area. See the attached information for more information about our trust.
Job Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to lead on delivering a new school centred operational finance model. The updated model will allow delivery of finance using a grouped school structure, ensuring financial resilience as the trust continues to grow.
The post will be instrumental in working with schools to develop and implement a model ensuring financial data accuracy, where internal control frameworks are adhered to, and statutory and regulatory financial reporting requirements are met. The model will ensure the needs of the schools are maintained or enhanced, allowing relevant and up to date information for decision making purposes.
You will be an experienced, highly skilled finance professional with a proven track record of developing finance operating models, adapting processes and approaches, and effectively managing organisational finances.
The role is based at the Learning Partners Academy Trust central offices in Guildford and there will be regular travel required across our schools (all within a 30-minute drive).
Due to the flexibility in the other resources available, we are able to consider applications for full-time or part-time working. You will be working at least 30 hours per week over 41 weeks per year (term time plus 2 additional non-term time weeks). You will need to have the flexibility to occasionally adjust your working pattern according to the needs of the trust. Please indicate on your application form your preferred working hours.
The Successful Candidate
You will:
• Degree educated with a relevant accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Have experience of financial planning and analysis, including budget setting
• Ability and knowledge to produce budgets, reports, cash flow and financial and statistical summaries
• Be able to deliver and manage a change project including the recommendation and supporting the implementation of new processes.
• Proactive, taking the initiative to explore issues and to generate new ideas and approaches
• Be committed to continuously develop your knowledge and skills.
• Have clear enthusiasm for making a positive difference to young peoples’ lives.
• Previous experience working within the education sector is an advantage, but not essential
Employee Benefits
We can offer you:
• Annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Family friendly employer – working within a team which understands that operational needs can be balanced with family responsibilities
• Employee assistance programme – free and confidential third-party telephone counselling service available 24 hours a day
• Pension scheme – Local Government Defined Benefits Pension Scheme where the employer’s contribution is over 18% of base salary
• Employee benefits scheme – high street discounts, discounted membership at local gyms, car leasing scheme and cycle to work scheme
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this exciting role please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification and apply online.
Please note, your application will take to you to our ATS system (Face-Ed) where you will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Patrick Overy, Chief Operating Officer, at Learning Partners Academy Trust on 0 1483 977 230 or email povery @learningpartners.org
Closing date: Monday 30th September 2024 at 9am
Interview date: TBC
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• When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.
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A rapidly growing, PE-backed organisation in Guildford is looking for a Finance Manager to lead their transactional finance function. This is a newly created post reporting into and working closely with the Financial Controller, overseeing 4 direct reports and taking overall responsibility for the activities of their teams.

In addition to providing inspirational leadership and strategic direction, the Finance Manager will be heavily involved in spearheading process improvements, digital transformation and automation projects to streamline workloads and create efficiency gains within the finance department.

What will the Finance Manager role involve?

• People management – an inspirational leader capable of managing and motivating a large finance team with compassion and empathy.
• Process improvements – embrace and champion corporate digital transformation programme, streamline processes, teach staff how to work smarter to prevent them becoming overwhelmed by volume.
• Automation – move away from manual procedures by implementing systems and processes which reduce human input.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy:

• Significant experience in managing medium/large finance teams, with deep knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and associated transactional tasks.
• First-rate people person willing to roll up their sleeves, lead from the front and show rather than tell.
• Persistently positive and resilient individual, able to overcome resistance.
• Strong track record of streamlining/improving processes and delivering system implementation and automation projects.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Manager:

• Hybrid model with 1-2 days working from home.
• Bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Pension.

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Qualifications: Educated to degree standard or equivalent, AAT qualified CIMA/CCAB part qualified (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies) or equivalent experience Evidence of Continued Professional Development KEY RESULT AREAS/MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Business Planning & Forecasting - Accounting and Financial Reporting - Productivity, Value for Money & Efficiency - Financial training & advice - Clinical Engagement - Business cases and new developments - Income maximisation - Financial Responsibilities - Workforce Planning & Reporting - Development & Training - Decision Support - Performance Review - Staff Management Responsibilities - Procurement & Supply Chain

To support the Finance Business Partner / Finance Manager in providing leadership within the Division(s) to support delivery of an appropriate Financial Risk Rating and or contribution margin leading to improved financial performance. To provide accounting and business information to clinical and non-clinical colleagues. To work as part of the Division management team to provide financial input into strategic decision making, ensuring the continuous development of financial information and integrating new sources of information.

Your new company
You will be joining a well established and well respected Guildford based SME. Reporting into the MD, you will be taking on a key finance manager role overseeing the finances for the group.

Your new role
Reporting into the MD, your role will see you take responsibility for overseeing the finance department on a day to day basis. You'll lead a close knit and experienced transactional team who deliver all transactional processing and credit control. You'll then review the TB's and ensure a high quality delivery of monthly management accounts for board review. At year end, you'll work closely with the auditors to deliver the statutory / annual accounts. Alongside the more traditional accounting activities you would normally see in SME, you'll provide business partnering support to manage costs and drive revenue/business performance. This is a key role with a wide reach!

What you'll need to succeed
In addition to your professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/equivalent), you should have proven experience working in a broad finance role, ideally within an SME alongside a hands on leadership. Management experience is essential for success alongside a confidence to work with operations, build relationships and challenge on costs.

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary is on offer and you'll be based in bright modern offices with free parking onsite.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Chris Evans now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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