Regional Finance Manager

Job Summary

During the implementation of our new ERP system, the Regional Finance Manager role has been created on a 12 month FTC to strengthen the team to ensure our business-as-usual activities are delivered during the lifespan of the project. Reporting to the European Regional Head of Finance, this is a central regional role which will assist with managing financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the region. This role involves collaborating with the Country Finance Managers in the team, the Financial Shared Service Centre and other internal stakeholders to ensure financial objectives are met while providing strategic insights to support business decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, financial acumen, and experience in a business facing finance role.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for the region, including annual budget cycle, quarterly forecasts and multi-year strategic planning processes.
• Review and analyze financial reports for the region, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of the financial reports and associated PropCo site metrics for presentation to senior management.
• Present to the Group CFO on the monthly regional finance review meetings
• Monitor regional financial performance and provide insights to drive operational efficiency and profitability, including involvement in regular revenue committee meetings and asset management reviews .
• Review monthly cash flow forecasts and quarterly medium term forecasts produced for the Region to ensure completeness and accuracy of submissions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess financial performance and develop strategies for improving the site profitability and the quality of reporting
• Assist the Regional Head of Finance and Country Finance Managers on the review of new business cases and IB approvals.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between budgeted and actual performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the Country Finance Managers to ensure there is compliance with financial regulations and company policies across the region.
• Oversee relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors and regulatory agencies.
• Support the development of financial models and tools to enhance decision-making processes.
• Perform adhoc financial analysis as directed by the Regional Head of Finance and the Central Finance team
• Adhoc analysis and coordination in relation to new ERP system project

Qualifications and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred.
• Proven experience in finance management, financial planning & analysis, or related roles (minimum of 5 years preferred).
• Strong understanding of financial principles, practices, systems and IFRS accounting principles.
• Proficient in reviewing financial reports and commercial business cases
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Financial Analysis

Building and Managing Teams

Auditing

Supervisory Leadership

Accounting Methods

Accounting Best Practices

Accounting Rules/Guidelines

Education

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance or relevant field