Overview

Head of Financial Business Partnering at SNG (Sovereign Network Group) on a fixed term contract basis for 12 months. Lead SNG's London-based financial planning, forecasting and management accounting processes, covering Income & Expenditure, Balance sheet and Cashflow. Based from our Wembley office, with blended home/office working and some travel to the Basingstoke office.

Responsibilities

• Lead all management reporting (variance vs budget) insights and adopt agile reporting and analysis techniques, using tools such as Power BI, to present key messages to SNG\'s Executive team and Board.
• Develop and lead a rolling 12 month forecast process, providing timely transparency on key drivers, risks and opportunities for the Executive Board.
• Drive the annual budgeting cycle leveraging rolling forecast outcomes and deliver improvements to process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support Finance Business Partners with developing joined-up, accessible data sources to provide timely and actionable insights.
• Lead finance system developments and processes to ensure information is accurate, timely and accessible as part of the wider Finance Transformation programme, particularly the Workday Program.
• Manage the Financial Business Partnering team with a focus on articulating a clear vision, providing direction, and promoting a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for / Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent post-graduate accounting qualification) with experience in a senior management accounting and finance business partnering role in a fast-paced, commercial organisation.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and management account preparation, including detailed report writing and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of financial investment appraisals.
• Demonstrable track record of senior stakeholder management and collaboration, including working with Executive Directors and Board sub-committees.
• Experience developing and managing a small team in a change environment.
• Strong numeracy and IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Previous experience in a senior accounting role for a housing association or property services firm would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Sun and Workday Accounting system, and NEC job costing system would be advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (plus one extra day each year up to 30).
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package.
• 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days.
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary.
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover.
• Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations, Real Estate, and Housing and Community Development

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