Head of Finance - London, United Kingdom - Green Park

Green Park

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently support a prestigious retail organisation in the recruitment of a Head of Finance to focus on accounting and analysis to support a significant programme for the organisation.

This role will required a strategic Head of Finance that willoperate as the key business partner to high profile stakeholders, ensuring that the team operates independently and accountable for defining and delivering the vision and strategic objectives of the programme by leading the function, functional strategy andits delivery roadmap.

Head of Finance, Accountabilities

Manage the monthly reviews review and challenge for projects within the Programme providing the appropriate high level analysis of performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving cost efficiency initiatives
Provide financial insight, analysis and reporting on project performance versus budget and forecast, ensuring implications for outlook are articulated and acted upon
Maintain a register of cost Risks & Opportunities, highlight through the appropriate channels and ensure alignment in monthly forecasts
Manage budgeting and forecasting process, challenging Project teams to deliver a robust plan within the guidelines and timetable established by the Financial Control team.
Evaluate business cases for investment decisions, challenging assumptions and ensure compliance with governance, making recommendations to improve return on investment
Prioritise project issues for review with project leads, sponsors and SteerCos
Provide expert advice and an independent view to the Inquiry Senior Leadership Team, HMBU/Inquiry FD and project team
Drive a commercial focus and challenge to strategic planning and decision making within the programme business unit
Participate in cross Finance initiatives and work streams to include support for any audit work carried out
Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities
Empower employees to take responsibility for their role, objectives and own development. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.

Head of Finance, Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Skilled at building relationships at senior level, with very strong ability to influence through gravitas and confidence
Resilience ability to operate effectively in a highly pressured environment
Broad range of accountancy skills fully qualified accountant with CCAB recognised qualification (e.g. ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
Experience in a programme finance environment operating at a senior level across multiple projects
Good understanding of finance systems (particularly SAP, BI, Anaplan)
Computer literacy/numeracy with strong Excel, Word and Powerpoint skills
Knowledge of business case and investment appraisals