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Head Of Finance

Employer
Capita
Location
Bestwood Village, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 14, 2019

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Job Role
Finance Director/Head of Finance
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job overviewVacancy ID: 61024 Work location UK - England - Nottinghamshire Office

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Ruddington Position category: Finance & Accountancy Shift: Full Time Day Work pattern:Business unit: IT & Networks Support Employment type: Permanent, Full Time Education required: Finance qualification or equivalent Vacancy closing date: Aug 23 2019 Vacancy description Capita IT ServicesDelivering complex IT solutions and services to over 3,000 organisations across the UK.Our focus is split into two key areas; IT services and network solutions, offering an exceptional range of capabilities, delivered flexibly in line with your needs.IT servicesWe deliver infrastructure, technology and application support services to customers with complex and demanding business requirements. Our portfolio covers core IT services such as data and application management, service management and data centre and cloud capabilities, as well as strategic and technical consultancy.An exceptional opportunity has arisen due to Internal Promotion for a Head Of Finance to join the Team. Role Purpose: To provide financial and commercial guidance to the IT Professional Services business unitReports to: FD ITS OperationsReports: 6 direct reports and total team of 10

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for effective management, control and reporting of IT Professional Services within IT Serviceso Support the 9 Business Unit leads to deliver their financial and commercial obligationso Support the development of the project control environment, including use of new Capita project ledgero Assisting in the creation of MI reporting including revenue security analysis, planning utilisation of workforce and headcount controlo Advise on the commercial terms of trading with internal and external clients
• Financial stewardship of P&L and Balance Sheet including:o Partner with operational staff to data led and accurate forecastso Improvement of the client billing process to enable more effective income collectiono Lead Month End and Business Plan in preparation for consolidation within IT Operations and ITS BU
• Leading continuous improvement in the Professional Services Business Unit:o Assisting in the control and governance of financial operations to ensure standard processes and systems are used consistently.o Work closely with wider Finance team to engender robust and data led financial controlso Support build and implementation of new Capita systems (Sap 4 Hana / Workday / Project ledgers etc)Key Performance Measures Relevant areas of MI / business plans / reforecast prepared in accordance with guidelines
• Regular meetings held with the business to drive actions forward with pace / focus
• Production of MI with recommended actions
• Accuracy & timeliness of key responsibilities.
• Accuracy of all financial predictions.
• Control and management of key balance sheet values e.g. debtors / WIP / Accruals & PrepaymentsSkills & ExperienceACA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) preferredExperience of balance sheet control and reconciliation.Proven ability to support non-finance staff in the management of cost centresExperience of managing staffAbility to identify the key financial and service risks from financial data.Experience of fast paced, changing environment.Flexible and Innovative person willing to drive forward change to the businessExperience of SAP 4 Hana desirableOur valuesOur values - open, ingenious, collaborative and effective - are at the heart of our business. We're looking for honest, straight-talking people who are highly intelligent and creative, who work brilliantly as part of a team or leading a team, and who never accept mediocrity. We're looking for people that personify these values, who get involved in different things, deliver what they promise, take responsibility, embrace diversity, and respect their colleagues. In return we can offer you excellent career progression and a salary and benefits package to match, along with the opportunity to expand your horizons, shape our future, make an impact and be yourself.

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