Regional Finance Manager

Job Role:
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Regional Finance Manager is responsible formanaging the provision of a reliable, accessible, accurate financial management service,through the cost and finance team. The direct reports will be based in various locationsthroughout the Eastern region, so occasional travel will be required to effectively manage theteam.The role will support the Commercial Manager in providing consistent, effective and efficientfinancial management and reporting.It will be imperative for this individual to develop and maintain good relationships with keyinternal and external stakeholders to assist in driving continuous improvement and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
Stakeholder ManagementThe role will require the compiling, review and validation of information for both internal andexternal reports, and the preparation of routine audit data as and when required.Through effective communication with the Cost and Finance team on any matters that mayarise, there will be a focus on contributing to driving process improvement through theengagement of relevant stakeholders with a view of implementing continuous change.By chairing and leading finance and cost meetings with key relevant stakeholders, and theability to capture key actions and outcomes, there will be a proactive approach to ensuringbest practice in regards to cost and accrual management.The candidate will be able to maintain mutually beneficial relationships with internal andexternal stakeholders, feeding into associated forums and groups, as and when required.will be key also on a day to day basis in respect of cost clerk/management activities and Salescerts/cash allocations).Finance ManagementThe role will require the ability to validate and assure costs to ensure accurate costreporting at key stages, including ledger enquiries and audits, with associated action toensure cost accuracy and certainty. Implementation and management of associatedreporting to support both internal and external requirements.There will be clear management of introduced journals and costs, with the implementation ofnecessary processes and controls, which are fit for purpose and aligned to driving an efficientprocess.The role will need to undertake cyclical cost and value reconciliation (recovery analysis)through key contracts such as Cost to Employ and Fee arrangements.The role will include timely cash allocation and assist in cash recovery, and will also includecash forecasting and variance analysis.A function of the role will also include involvement/assistance in the preparation of Internalfinancial and commercial reports as required to meet regional reporting needs. This willinclude liaising with the central finance team at month end/year end/audit etc.There will be the requirement to perform cost system maintenance functions and associatedreporting, and assuring compliance with Company governance and policies throughout theteam.There will be full awareness and assurance to compliance with key commercial reportingdates and requirements.The role will also require a degree of flexibility to undertake other duties as required from time to time.

The role will require directly managing the regional cost and finance team to deliver a robust
and consistent approach to cost management.There will also be the requirement to Identify, manage and deliver associated training andcontinued development of the cost team, including hiring, retain plan and successionplanning.