Finance Manager

Manager Roles & responsibilities • Collaborate with the Engagement Finance Champions team to support financial operations and achieve objectives across a range of business areas. • Address and resolve process and administrative queries falling outside the scope of other Finance support teams, utilising the workflow management system to track and manage these queries to completion. • Regularly review Work In Progress (WIP) and accrued revenue reports to identify risk areas and potential billing opportunities, ensuring proactive financial management and the implementation of performance improvements when necessary. • Engage with key stakeholders, including Engagement Partners and Managers, to ensure comprehension of the lock-up cycle and the achievement of lock-up targets through effective billing actions. • Ensure adherence to established finance processes and policies, escalating any deviations to maintain compliance and financial integrity within the organisation. • Act as an advocate for finance-driven change programmes by promoting the adoption of automation tools, implementing self-service solutions, and achieving process standardisation for enhanced operational efficiency. • Maintain and continually update the team's knowledge bases and process documentation to ensure information is readily accessible and accurate, supporting team learning and development. • Take ownership of personal performance, identifying areas for improvement and development while also assisting in the training and coaching of new team members to foster a high-performing team environment. • Perform quality checks on the team's handling of queries to contribute to Right First Time statistics and monitor incoming queries to ensure timely and effective resolution. Process Improvement: • Automation and Efficiency: Lead efforts to automate reporting processes and incorporate generative AI tools to enhance efficiency, standardization, and innovation in financial analysis. • Skill Development in Analytics Platforms: Enhance proficiency in emerging data analytics platforms, adapting reports to improve efficiency and insight generation. Team and Stakeholder Engagement: • Stakeholder Management: Engage effectively with stakeholders, delivering analytical insights that align financial objectives with business strategies, including real-time support to stakeholders starting at 2 PM IST. • Team Leadership: Manage the finance team by setting clear goals, conducting performance appraisals, and fostering a culture focused on continuous learning and analytical excellence. • Training and Best Practices: Lead training sessions to develop analytical skills within the team, sharing best practices, including the use of generative AI, to enhance overall capabilities. • Investment Evaluation: Analyze open accounts receivable, bad debts, and cash flow metrics to provide leadership with insights that support the firm’s liquidity. · This role is for you if you have the below Work experience • Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA) and advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) are highly desirable, especially those with a focus on UK finance and taxation • Proven track record of managing transitions and integrating new roles effectively from UK Geo • 10+ years relevant experience which should be mix of Financial accounting, management accounting and FP&A. • Understanding of financial reporting standards, particularly IFRS 15, fixed asset accounting, and intercompany accounting • Proven track record in driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional customer service. • Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels • Experience with S/4HANA or any related SAP ERP system is a plus. • Resilience and the ability to work effectively with multiple and demanding stakeholders. • Strong problem-solving abilities. • Roles & responsibilities • Collaborate with the Engagement Finance Champions team to support financial operations and achieve objectives across a range of business areas. • Address and resolve process and administrative queries falling outside the scope of other Finance support teams, utilising the workflow management system to track and manage these queries to completion. • Regularly review Work In Progress (WIP) and accrued revenue reports to identify risk areas and potential billing opportunities, ensuring proactive financial management and the implementation of performance improvements when necessary. • Engage with key stakeholders, including Engagement Partners and Managers, to ensure comprehension of the lock-up cycle and the achievement of lock-up targets through effective billing actions. • Ensure adherence to established finance processes and policies, escalating any deviations to maintain compliance and financial integrity within the organisation. • Act as an advocate for finance-driven change programmes by promoting the adoption of automation tools, implementing self-service solutions, and achieving process standardisation for enhanced operational efficiency. • Maintain and continually update the team's knowledge bases and process documentation to ensure information is readily accessible and accurate, supporting team learning and development. • Take ownership of personal performance, identifying areas for improvement and development while also assisting in the training and coaching of new team members to foster a high-performing team environment. • Perform quality checks on the team's handling of queries to contribute to Right First Time statistics and monitor incoming queries to ensure timely and effective resolution. Process Improvement: • Automation and Efficiency: Lead efforts to automate reporting processes and incorporate generative AI tools to enhance efficiency, standardization, and innovation in financial analysis. • Skill Development in Analytics Platforms: Enhance proficiency in emerging data analytics platforms, adapting reports to improve efficiency and insight generation. Team and Stakeholder Engagement: • Stakeholder Management: Engage effectively with stakeholders, delivering analytical insights that align financial objectives with business strategies, including real-time support to stakeholders starting at 2 PM IST. • Team Leadership: Manage the finance team by setting clear goals, conducting performance appraisals, and fostering a culture focused on continuous learning and analytical excellence. • Training and Best Practices: Lead training sessions to develop analytical skills within the team, sharing best practices, including the use of generative AI, to enhance overall capabilities. • Investment Evaluation: Analyze open accounts receivable, bad debts, and cash flow metrics to provide leadership with insights that support the firm’s liquidity. · This role is for you if you have the below Work experience • Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA) and advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) are highly desirable, especially those with a focus on UK finance and taxation • Proven track record of managing transitions and integrating new roles effectively from UK Geo • 10+ years relevant experience which should be mix of Financial accounting, management accounting and FP&A. • Understanding of financial reporting standards, particularly IFRS 15, fixed asset accounting, and intercompany accounting • Proven track record in driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional customer service. • Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels • Experience with S/4HANA or any related SAP ERP system is a plus. • Resilience and the ability to work effectively with multiple and demanding stakeholders. • Strong problem-solving abilities. • Roles & responsibilities • Collaborate with the Engagement Finance Champions team to support financial operations and achieve objectives across a range of business areas. • Address and resolve process and administrative queries falling outside the scope of other Finance support teams, utilising the workflow management system to track and manage these queries to completion. • Regularly review Work In Progress (WIP) and accrued revenue reports to identify risk areas and potential billing opportunities, ensuring proactive financial management and the implementation of performance improvements when necessary. • Engage with key stakeholders, including Engagement Partners and Managers, to ensure comprehension of the lock-up cycle and the achievement of lock-up targets through effective billing actions. • Ensure adherence to established finance processes and policies, escalating any deviations to maintain compliance and financial integrity within the organisation. • Act as an advocate for finance-driven change programmes by promoting the adoption of automation tools, implementing self-service solutions, and achieving process standardisation for enhanced operational efficiency. • Maintain and continually update the team's knowledge bases and process documentation to ensure information is readily accessible and accurate, supporting team learning and development. • Take ownership of personal performance, identifying areas for improvement and development while also assisting in the training and coaching of new team members to foster a high-performing team environment. • Perform quality checks on the team's handling of queries to contribute to Right First Time statistics and monitor incoming queries to ensure timely and effective resolution. Process Improvement: • Automation and Efficiency: Lead efforts to automate reporting processes and incorporate generative AI tools to enhance efficiency, standardization, and innovation in financial analysis. • Skill Development in Analytics Platforms: Enhance proficiency in emerging data analytics platforms, adapting reports to improve efficiency and insight generation. Team and Stakeholder Engagement: • Stakeholder Management: Engage effectively with stakeholders, delivering analytical insights that align financial objectives with business strategies, including real-time support to stakeholders starting at 2 PM IST. • Team Leadership: Manage the finance team by setting clear goals, conducting performance appraisals, and fostering a culture focused on continuous learning and analytical excellence. • Training and Best Practices: Lead training sessions to develop analytical skills within the team, sharing best practices, including the use of generative AI, to enhance overall capabilities. • Investment Evaluation: Analyze open accounts receivable, bad debts, and cash flow metrics to provide leadership with insights that support the firm’s liquidity. · This role is for you if you have the below Work experience • Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA) and advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) are highly desirable, especially those with a focus on UK finance and taxation • Proven track record of managing transitions and integrating new roles effectively from UK Geo • 10+ years relevant experience which should be mix of Financial accounting, management accounting and FP&A. • Understanding of financial reporting standards, particularly IFRS 15, fixed asset accounting, and intercompany accounting • Proven track record in driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional customer service. • Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels • Experience with S/4HANA or any related SAP ERP system is a plus. • Resilience and the ability to work effectively with multiple and demanding stakeholders. • Strong problem-solving abilities. • Experience Level Mid Level