Commercial Financial Manager - Manchester, United Kingdom - Metroline Manchester

Description

Term:
Full-time, Permanent

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the post holder will be the financial leader for the business, responsible for the business' financial and commercial health and optimisation.

They will establish strategies that generate profits, oversee accounting operations, produce accurate reporting and drive improved processes and efficiencies. They will also be responsible for negotiating and managing any contract variations with our clients.

Identify opportunities to enhance commercial opportunities within the Franchise Agreement

Responsible for negotiating and managing any contract variations with TfGM to support the business' financial goals whilst maintaining a productive relationship.

Responsible for the overall financial management of the Manchester business.
Measure and lead on all financial performance and strategy.
Partner with Service Delivery and Engineering to continuously improve business performance and drive efficiencies across the business unit.
Develop KPIs to promote a greater understanding of the operational and financial performance of the business.

Regular production of performance reports, flash reports, forecasts and KPI and Balanced Scorecard reports, and presenting to the management team to challenge performance.

Lead the preparation of monthly management reporting and annual statutory financial statements for the business unit, completing all Companies House filings on a timely basis.

Evaluating risks and opportunities, leading on risk mitigation activities.
Liaise with external auditors for annual audit and Internal Audit.
Advise in respect of pension schemes.
Review, manage and improve financial management measures and controls.
Provide financial input into tenders and business proposals.
Managing major contracts and leading commercial negotiations.
Holder of an internationally recognised professional accounting qualification.
Experience of working with Directors or Senior Management.
Knowledge of International Accounting Standards.

Matronliness Manchester is a recently formed arm of ComfortDelGro, one of the largest land transport companies in the world, with a presence in 7 countries and operating a fleet of over 40,000 vehicles.

Metroline have been operating in the UK since 1989 and are the fourth largest scheduled bus operator in London and operates about 17 percent of the city's scheduled bus services.

Argyle Satellite, Adventure Travel, CityFleet Networks, Computer Cab, KingKabs, Scottish Citylink Coaches, Megabus and Westbus Coach Services.

These companies operate in 23 different towns and cities, offering a comprehensive range of point-to-point and public transport solutions including buses, coaches, taxis, and private hire vehicles.

Phone Interviews will happen as soon as possible after your application, followed by a 2-stage process.

Metroline is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with due regard to legal obligations for protected characteristics i.e.

age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Metroline Manchester are being supported on this recruitment by Steed Business Services Ltd.

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