Purpose of the Position Strategic oversight, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance management to the Regional Financial Controller, to assist with the effective running of the Region. In collaboration with the business unit Finance Business Partners (FBPs), ensuring the region's financial operations are compliant, accurate, and aligned with the region's overall financial strategy. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Responsibilities and Duties Regional Leadership and Team Management • Assist in the development of regional Finance Business Partners, fostering a high-performance culture and providing mentorship and training. • Coordinate with the regional financial controller to ensure alignment of financial strategies and reporting standards. Strategic Business Partnering • Collaborate with Business Unit General Managers to provide financial insights that support regional strategy and decision-making. • Provide financial cost-benefit analysis, and other analytical support to regional projects and initiatives. • Identify financial and operational risks within the region and consult with Regional FC General Accounting • Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in a timely manner in accordance with the Group and accounting rules. • Apply technical accounting knowledge to ensure correct treatment of financial transactions. • Able to justify and evidence financial decision making and control processes. Project Accounting and Support • Support the FBPs/Project Managers/Business Unit General Managers in understanding the financial position of their projects. • Coach/train FBPs/Project Managers/Business Unit General Managers on the Project Accounting Systems so they can effectively monitor their projects. • Function as a trusted advisor on financial matters, translating complex financial data into business-relevant insights. Financial Planning and Analysis • Regular analysis of KPIs such as invoice lag, debtors, variances, and productive hours • Analyse overhead spend and variances to budget and discuss with FBPs within the region. • Review analysis to forecast the performance of the business against budget. • Provide monthly report to RFC to aid decision making Budgeting and Forecasting • Assist BU’s with the annual budget preparation process for the region. • Collaborate with Regional FC to develop realistic and achievable financial plans. • Assist in consolidation of quarterly reforecasting for the region. • Monitor and track business unit performance against budgets, providing variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actions. Cash Management • Monitor BU cash flow and working capital, ensuring that sufficient liquidity is available to support business operations. • Work with FBPs to manage accounts receivable and accounts payable levels. Financial Systems and Processes • Drive improvements in regional financial processes and systems, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. • Assist with the implementation of best practices for financial reporting and analysis across the region. Control, Risk and Compliance • Ensure compliance with local tax laws, accounting standards, and financial regulations in the region. • Oversee internal controls, ensuring that financial policies are adhered to and mitigating the risk of fraud or errors. • Ensure all monthly and quarterly regional reporting is done to timetable. • Assist regional FC with group reporting • Work closely with internal and external auditors to ensure smooth audits and timely resolution of any issues. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Qualifications and Experience • CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent accounting qualification. • Extensive experience with companies managing multiple projects. • At least 5 years’ experience spent in a senior finance position. Skills • Critical and strategic thinking skills • Solid commercial awareness and influencing skills at a senior level. • Experience in leadership, mentoring and people management skills. • Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. • Ability to build and sustain relationships based on trust at all levels. • Focused on quality and accuracy, within face paced environment, adhering to deadlines. • Ability to understand the core operations and strategic priorities of the business. • Strong analytical skills to interpret variances, identify trends, risks, and opportunities. • Ability to use sound judgement to ensure appropriate messages are delivered. • Strong financial skills applied in a project costing context. • Cash Management experience. • Strong IT skills in particular, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. • Knowledge of SAP desirable. • Able to plan and deliver projects within agreed timeframes. • Excellent organisational skills. • Ability to collaborate with different teams and influence decision-making, • High attention to detail, problem-solving, and proactive mindset.