Role Introduction
Reports to: Head of Finance – Business Partnering
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the Director and commercial teams to develop a financial awareness within the relevant Line of Business/ Department such that each individual understands they impact the finances of the company & can therefore always make the best decisions for the company
Support the Director setting the Line of Business/ Department’s Key Results (OKR) and KPIs in line with the business budget and plans
Support/ lead monthly business performance reviews (discussing P&L performance; balance sheet; cash flow; and major projects)
Coordinate preparation of the Annual Business Review and Quarterly Business Review packs, and the Balance Scorecard
Provide insightful business performance analysis and OKR trending on a regular basis to support management decision making
Supports business case development for project investments applying appropriate IRR/NPV analysis, including constructive review of the commercial rationale and impact to OKRs, financial implications, project approach and impact on the overall portfolio
Support corporate transactions, including business case development and ensuring technical account implications are understood by the business and the financial reporting team
Prepare regular forecasts, including the annual budget and 3-year plan, and quarterly reforecasting (including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash flow, project related budget / forecast);
Work with the business to ensure the portfolio and project management tools provide up-to-date information on the status of projects and initiatives, including benefits tracking
Coordinate with various central practice teams (e.g. Lean, Agile, Project Management) for optimal delivery and the application of best practices such as the Project Delivery Life Cycle, SAFe, etc..
Requirements
Relevant degree and/or experience in Finance or Business. Professional accounting qualification such as CPA will be required.
Minimum 8 years of finance experience, project management or PMO experience (managing projects, budget and financial tracking and issue resolution).
Experience of preparing and reviewing business projects will be required.
Sound grasp of financial principles of project evaluation and business acumen.
Excellent presentation, facilitation and influencing skills with high standard of written and spoken English. Strong communication skill to all levels in the organisation and agility to work within a team environment.
A quick learner with the ability to work independently, be self-motivated and attentive to details.
Strong analytics and reporting skills in producing reports, documentation and presentations.
Personal & Application Information
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Posted on Oct 11, 2023.
Seniority Level: Other
Job Functions: Project Management
Industries : Information Technology
