Finance Manager

Description
Who we are

Science Group is an international, AIM listed services and product development organisation operating at the cutting edge of science and technology innovation. We are looking for a Finance Manager for the Sagentia Defence and Aviation Practices to work with the senior leadership team and be an important contributor to the running of the Division.
Sagentia Defence and Aviation is a combined ~£10m revenue defence consultancy business with offices in Bristol, Epsom and Harston, near Cambridge.

Job Role 

In this role, you shall work closely with senior management and the consultants to support them in understanding the performance of the business and interpret the financial results and KPIs to maximize cash and profitability, including recommending and subsequently implementing changes to the business processes, operations and controls. You shall use your excellent management skills coupled with a thorough knowledge of finance and commercial principles to utilise, prepare and analyse operational and financial reports and forecasts for the division.

This is a hands-on role and you shall be in the detail to understand the results, ensure their accuracy and explain these results to senior management. Reporting to the Finance Director and will be expected to direct, lead and most importantly motivate the Finance team to deliver against agreed goals and targets.

Following direction from the Finance Director, you shall also help transition operational and finance processes to drive efficiencies and help align the business with the wider Group. 

To be successful in this position you will have worked in a similar role with proven work experience, along with a recognised accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA).  The ability to interpret financial information and effectively communicate it to staff without a financial background is essential as well as having confidence when dealing with a wide variety of people and prioritising competing deadlines. This role will be based in our Harston head office with regular travel to the Bristol office along with other group sites. 

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of management accounts

Supporting P&L budgeting and forecasting

Preparation of reports 

Ownership of process adherence and improvement

Continual improvement of information reported including heavy use of spreadsheet modelling 

Support to the Finance Director 

Preparation and support for Group and Divisional reporting

Experience & Qualifications

ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner and use this to influence others (finance and non-finance staff)

An analytical approach to resolving problems and finding effective solutions

Experience in modelling and analysing large volumes of data and interpretation of financial information 

Organised and able to manage competing priorities with multiple stakeholders 

Experience of processing and managing month end routines and process

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Career Development
We are committed to career development and make a focussed effort to offer bespoke training and mentoring to allow each individual to thrive within their environment and realise personal potential.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package