Finance Manager

About The Role

Why choose us? BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

What's the role?

Due to our continued company growth and following recent acquisitions within BRUSH Group, a new role of Finance Manager has been created. This role will act as strategic partner to the Infrastructure Solutions business unit leadership, playing a key role within the team.

The position is key to support the Infrastructure Solutions business, spanning a broad range of commercial, financial reporting & governance responsibilities for all aspects of the Infrastructure Solutions business unit activities, directly supporting sales & operations teams. The finance manager will have a team of 3 with 2 direct reports.

Working Conditions - Hybrid working typically consisting of 3 days per week office working and 2 days from home. Candidate should be comfortable travelling to other offices across the group, as and when required to do so as part of their job role. 37 contractual hours per week Monday - Friday with 1pm finish on a friday. The ideal candidate will be based from our London office however we are also happy to receive applications from candidates based in Glasgow or Edinburgh.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering

Engage and build relationships with Heads of Departments & non-finance teams

Commercial advice, guidance, challenge & approval for customer proposals.

Structure & governance around commercial & project management processes & project reporting.

Financial advice and guidance to senior management.

Regular travel to sites within the UK to support team members & businesses, in particular London, Glasgow & Edinburgh

Monitor KPIs to identify trends, risks & opportunities. Including project performance, productivity, hourly rates & commercial KPIs

Lead & support the continuing development of the Business Central ERP for finance & operational requirements.

Support ad-hoc projects which may be required from time to time.

Financial Process & Reporting

Own all financial data, reporting and financial controlling processes.

Run month end reporting processes & reconciliations

Coordinate and manage the forecasting process, budgets, quarterly forecasts, weekly & ad hoc reporting.

Oversee short-term forecasting to ensure “no-surprises” in financial results.

Assessing Capex investment opportunities and managing spend

Cashflow Management

Manage the Infrastructure Solutions unit cash flow and cash flow forecasting and ensure sufficient liquidity, clear and timely communication of shortfalls to Group Finance.

Trade Debt management.

Develop project cash performance metrics and feedback to sales & operations teams

People Management

Team and individual management of staff in accordance with BRUSH policy and procedure

Lead and develop finance team with 3 direct reports based in different locations and encourage collaboration across all sites.

Assign short, medium and long-term objectives and ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities.

Monitor team performance and provide feedback

Compliance

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations

Develop and implement robust business and accounting control processes & authority limits

Ensure company finance policies are communicated across the Infrastructure Solutions group companies and that they are always followed

Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with accounting standards

What are we looking for

CIMA, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent) qualified is essential

The ability to drive discipline throughout the organisation to consistently improve process, control and reach challenging goals is essential

Strong leadership skills with the ability to build consensus and manage multicultural teamsis essential

Experience within a multi-location/divisional business is essential

Experience of a consultancy business is essential

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport is essential

Excellent written and oral skills

Drive for tangible and measurable results

Proven track record with demonstrable results in managing staff, influencing and collaborating with business functions.

Proven ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment.

Experience in business integration would be advantageous

Experience in ERP implementation would be advantageous