Shared Services Connected Limited
Are you analytical, have outstanding attention to detail, determined with the ability to build relationships with high level partners? We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for financially supporting one of our largest transformation programmes (Revenue generation, financial period closes, variance analysis, Various financial analysis, internal costing, budgeting, and forecasting) business partner the MD/CFO. A key part will be working directly with senior team members such as heads of departments and Directors, providing insightful and useful analysis. The role offers fantastic opportunity in our organisation to develop a career in an outstanding joint venture with a track record of developing employees and internal progression backed by the Sopra Steria group, a European leader of digital transformation with nearly 7,000 employees in the UK alone. The role would ideally be suited to a qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/etc professional body qualification) who is looking to utilise management accounting experience! This a Hybrid role, working mostly from home, but able to travel to one of our sites regularly. What you will be doing: Financially support/business partner MD/CFO Monthly close of on a timely, accurate and professional basis (Monthly accounting adjustments/Variance analysis commentary/Forecasting) Manage revenue recognition Update key financials P&L of a key client service contract and operational departments Manage P&L forecast updates Attend regular meetings with key operational leads to review performance Produce cost/benefits analysis of various internal cases Build and maintain financial models; Ad Hoc financial analysis & modelling; Deputising for others in the team as required to cover key roles What you ll bring: Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA, etc) Previous experience in management accounts (Forecasting/Variance analysis/Performance reporting etc) Experience managing multiple partners Ability to work quickly and accurately with sophisticated information and present in a clear format Motivated, driven and keen to progress career Keen attention to detail and an analytical nature Confidence to challenge where numbers don t look right Experience with Microsoft Office software particularly Excel, Word, Power Point Flexible and adaptable to cope with a fast paced environment in a large organisation Eligible for SC clearance It would be great if you had: Experience of working in large transformation programmes Previous experience of working with Ministry of Defence or Government If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we re looking for, please do apply, we d love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location:UK Anywhere Security Clearance Level: SC Internal Recruiter: Sophie Salary: £55 – £60,000 Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about SSCL? Shared Services Connected Ltd was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, in 2013 as part of the Government s Shared Services Strategy for Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool; Newcastle; Newport; and York. We deliver best in class business transformation programmes to across the Public Sector with a target to release one billion pounds of savings to the public. We have established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance service levels across Government and Public Sector. Our clients include several government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction Industry Training Board