Finance Manager in uk

Job Title	Finance Manager
Auto req ID	11702BR
Position Status	Full Time
Term Status	Regular (Permanent)
Country	United Kingdom
Region	England (Midlands)
Office Location	Castle Donnington, Derbyshire
Business Sector	Transmission & Distribution
Business / Operating Unit	Power and Process Europe
Business Area	T & D Services
Are relocation funds available?	No
External Job Advert	As the demand for our expertise continues to grow, a requirement has arisen for a Finance Manager to ensure the sound financial management of one of our key Alliances. The finance team is a driving force behind efficiency and cost improvements, whilst providing appropriate challenge and support to the business, together with the provision of valued management information to the AMT and parent companies. This is a permanent position based in Derby. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Business related: Work with the Alliance Management Team (AMT) in challenging and amending the processes used to operate, and control performance. Support the AMT in continuously striving to meet cost base challenge for the new regulatory model, so achieving desired financial performance Work with parent companies and other support functions to streamline costing and control processes, removing waste duplication, and unnecessary effort. Deliver business projects designed to make an improvement to business performance. 2. Finance related: Deliver all required financial reporting requirements for the AMT, JV and parent companies, as well as providing valued analysis and management information to support effective decision making. Ensure that appropriate, and effective, financial controls are in place for reporting processes, and transactional tasks. Insure tight discipline and efficiency of accounts payable and payroll processes. Strong management of cash inflows and outflows in keeping with contractual requirements Develop reporting requirements so that they evolve to meet changing business needs and requirements Ensure that adherence to financial accounting and commercial governance is maintained in alignment with parent companies policies and procedures. ou believe you have the necessary knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to succeed in this position, then we would like to hear from you. In return you can expect a competitive salary and comprehensive range of benefits. As you would expect from a FTSE 100 company, there are excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. 3. Team related: Develop and manage the core finance team to maximise performance Ensure that the core finance team have the appropriate qualified and experienced staff with the right capabilities, and to lead their training and development. Drive continuous improvement through the team and lead with a ‘can do’ attitude.  Assume responsibility for actions of themselves and their team Ensure that policies are implemented consistently and that core values of the alliance concerning people are upheld, especially those concerned with fairness, equal opportunity and work-life balance. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Qualifications & Experience Essential: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with 3 years’ post qualifying experience Strong business/process analysis skills. Project accounting experience. Excellent man-management, influencing and communication skills at all levels. Experience of dealing with senior management Strong IT and Microsoft excel skills and experience Ideal: Previous experience in engineering or construction industry Exposure to systems accounting Personal Competencies Lateral thinker and self-starter with ability to be innovative and challenge existing or redundant practices. Can be counted on to meet/exceed goals successfully. Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers. Motives self and others for results. Keen to progress own career through a personal development plan Creates a climate in which people want to do their best. Can motivate many kinds of direct reports and team or project members. Can assess each person’s key attributes and use it to get the best out of him/her. Empowers others, inviting input from each person and sharing ownership and visibility. Makes each individual feel his/her work is important. Other requirements: Full UK driving licence Negative result for the compulsory Drugs and Alcohol test in line with Parent Company policy A requirement to stay away from home on occasions. If you believe you have the necessary knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to succeed in this position, then we would like to hear from you. In return you can expect a competitive salary and comprehensive range of benefits. As you would expect from a FTSE 100 company, there are excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
EEOStatement	AMEC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.
BoilerPlateText	AMEC is a focused supplier of consultancy, engineering and project management services to its customers in the world's oil and gas, minerals and metals, clean energy, environment and infrastructure markets. With annual revenues of around £3 billion, AMEC designs, delivers and maintains strategic and complex assets and employs some 27,000 people in around 40 countries worldwide. See amec.com.
Removal Date	28-Jan-2013