Finance Business Partner - OPEX

Finance Manager (Opex) – Fully QualifiedPermanentTheale| Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)The Finance Manager is one of two Business partners to budget owners for their overheads/operating costs, with a well-developed ability to discuss and explain financial matters with non-financial colleagues of all levels.The Finance Manager is responsible for the budgeting, accounting and effective control of overheads and operating costs, and non-operational capex.The role also encompasses specialist finance activities including payroll, and headcount reporting and analysis.What you will be doing?Responsible for managing all budgeting, reforecasting and long-term planning processes for overheads and non-operational capex. This includes engaging the Senior Leadership Team and their direct reports to agree & review activities and costs. Headcount reporting and analysisResponsibility for timely and accurate month end close and reporting for overheads and IT capex in line with timetable.Effective, insightful, and accurate reporting and review of all overheads and non-operational capex costs with budget holders to ensure effective control of spend.Balance sheet reconciliations for any balance sheet codes owned by this roleFinance review and approval over payroll; liaison with outsourced payroll processing supplierSupport the HR Team with Short Term Incentive Plan and Long Term Incentive Plan calculations; present results of calculations to the Senior Leadership team.Coordinate with external professional services firm, supplying appropriate information to support the calculation and submission of the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement submissionManage and calculate Provision for significant legal disputesOther ad-hoc support including employee tax compliance including liaison with external professional services suppliers. (e.g., P11Ds)Ensuring optimal finance system configuration regarding workflow and coding of overheads/non-operational capexWhat is needed for the role?Fully Qualified (ACCA|ACA|CIMA)Advanced Excel SkillsBusiness partnering at a senior levelStrong financial & management accounting knowledge & experienceExperience in budgeting / forecasting processesUnderstanding of operational finance process and controlDesired for the role:Experience property and / or Telco industriesAgresso ERP application softwareRelevant degree (e.g. business, finance, economics)