Commercial Finance Manager

This role is a 9-12 month FTC within an exciting firm. The bulk of the role will require a commercial acumen and reporting expertise. Acting as a BP between the IT management team and finance function.

Key Responsilbities:

• Build a deep understanding of the costs currently incurred across the business and the existing accounting processes
• Develop a fair and adaptable cost sharing arrangement in collaboration with the Senior IT Leadership team an business Finance Directors
• Work alongside the Group Tax Manager to ensure cost sharing arrangements are appropriate
• Look for continuous improvement with monthly accounting for the cost sharing arrangement. Provide support to local finance teams in the processing of IT costs and practical solutions to problems they face in operating the cost sharing arrangements in place
• Ensure correct VAT treatment on invoices and cost recharges
• Create the annual budget and quarterly forecasts for IT costs across the business
• Design and implement consolidated management reports including relevant KPI’s. Perform monthly analysis and commentary on IT spend
• Work with Senior IT Management team and Finance Directors to deepen their understanding and ownership of IT costs
• Provide oversight of the software capitalisation processes in place across KI and ongoing review of compliance with US GAAP requirements in this area
• Develop process for approval of capital IT spend
• Perform regular analyses of IT capital expenditure across the Group
• Support the IT Management team on tenders and procurement activity. Assess value for money and provide financial modelling for decision support
• Identify risks in the current and new processes and work in collaboration with the KI SOX Director to mitigate these risks
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, embedding an AI-first mindset to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and optimise decision-making across business processes

The ideal candidate:

To be considered for the role you will need to be pro-active, energetic and collaborative, with the gravitas and relationship building skills to insert yourself into this new role within an established international finance structure.

We are looking for the following:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• A technically strong finance professional with a track record of work in an international group
• Commercially minded with a high level of business acumen and ability to balance the needs of all stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to analyse and create solutions to problems as they arise
• Influencing and project management skills to drive through change