Finance Manager

Job Description

OverviewThis role sits within our Highways maintenance business, who look after all of our National Highways (Highways England) contracts. Specifically, you will partner with the Area 12 contract which covers Yorkshire and Humberside.As our Finance Manager for Area 12, you will be part of the contract Senior Management Team and take responsibility for the management accounts, cost allocation and tracking performance against target. This is a business partnering role in which you willwork closely with the contracts commercial and operational leads, working together to identify and action process and behavioural based improvements which will have a positive impact from a financial perspective.This is a high-profile role which represents an opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to really make their mark, with the support of the wider team.Our Finance and Area 12 teams are based in Tingley and West Cowick, and you will initially split your time on a flexible basis between these locations; but being permanently based in West Cowick in the longer term. Our West Cowick operational base offersfree parking, and you will have access to a company car.What will this role involve

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Taking responsibility for cost allocation on the Area 12 contract
• Completion of a monthly group reporting pack
• Preparation of business budgets and forecasts and managing actual performance against the latest budget/ forecast
• Management of the contract cash forecast
• Maintenance of a contracts risks and opportunity schedule
• Responsible for reporting Aged WIP and Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Liaison with internal and external auditors
• Responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of contract financial systems and processes and identifying any remedial action

What are we looking for

• A qualified accountant (preferably CIMA or ACCA)
• Demonstrable experience in a similar Financial Manger role where you have partnered a business area/s
• Relevant industry or corporate experience in a large, matrix organisation operation a business partnering/central functions model
• Ability to analyse large volumes of data using Excel
• Ideally, experience using SAP
• Ability to problem solve, identify and lead improvements
• Experience forming solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Strong communication skills

In return:Our rewards make us feel valued here at Amey. If youre happy, youll think better. Its a simple formula but one that puts your wellbeing as a top priority, thats why weve worked hard to build a reward and benefits program that puts you first, including;

• Competitive salary + car
• Bonus scheme
• Exceptional development and progression plan
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Minimum 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
• Amey Rewards Portal including healthcare, free GP service, dental and childcare vouchers

About AmeyWere all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With everydrop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work.Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UKs road and rail infrastructure,keep schools safe and clean, manage the UKs defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilitieswhich uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely onAs one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. Youre surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. Therell be experiencesas original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. Youll be stretched but always supported. Whether its working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a greatgroup of people every day, youll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.