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Job Title: Regional Finance Manager

Purpose of the Position

The Regional Finance Manager provides strategic oversight, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance support to the Regional Financial Controller to ensure the effective operation of the region. In close collaboration with Finance Business Partners (FBPs) across business units, the role ensures financial operations are accurate, compliant, and aligned with the region’s strategic financial goals.

Responsibilities & Duties

Regional Leadership & Team Management

• Support the development of regional Finance Business Partners, promoting a high-performance culture through mentorship and training.

• Collaborate with the Regional Financial Controller to ensure alignment in financial strategies and reporting practices.

Strategic Business Partnering

• Partner with Business Unit General Managers to provide financial insights that drive strategic decision-making.

• Deliver cost-benefit analyses and analytical support for regional projects and initiatives.

• Identify financial and operational risks within the region and communicate with the Regional FC for resolution.

General Accounting

• Ensure timely and accurate transaction recording in line with group and statutory accounting standards.

• Apply technical accounting knowledge to ensure proper financial treatment of transactions.

• Justify and evidence financial decisions and control measures.

Project Accounting & Support

• Support FBPs, Project Managers, and General Managers in understanding the financial status of their projects.

• Train and coach stakeholders on project accounting systems for effective financial monitoring.

• Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex financial data into actionable business insights.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Conduct regular analysis of KPIs such as invoice lag, debtors, variances, and productive hours.

• Review and analyse overhead spend and budget variances with FBPs.

• Forecast business performance against budget and provide monthly reporting to the RFC to inform decision-making.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist business units with the annual budgeting process.

• Collaborate with the Regional FC to develop achievable and realistic financial plans.

• Consolidate quarterly reforecasts and track performance against budgets.

• Deliver variance analysis and recommend corrective actions as needed.

Cash Management

• Monitor business unit cash flow and working capital to ensure liquidity.

• Collaborate with FBPs to manage receivables and payables effectively.

Financial Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive efficiency through improvements in financial processes and systems.

• Support the implementation of best practices in financial reporting and analysis across the region.

Control, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with tax laws, financial regulations, and accounting standards.

• Maintain strong internal controls to mitigate risk and prevent fraud or errors.

• Ensure all monthly and quarterly regional reports are completed on time.

• Assist the Regional FC with group reporting and liaise with internal/external auditors to support audit processes.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certifications

• Professional accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ICAEW or equivalent)

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in a senior finance role

• Proven experience within companies managing multiple projects

Skills & Competencies

• Strong critical thinking and strategic planning skills

• Commercial awareness with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and people management capabilities

• Ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences

• Relationship-building skills founded on trust and collaboration

• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment

• Understanding of operational drivers and strategic business goals

• Strong analytical skills for interpreting financial variances, identifying risks, and spotting opportunities

• Good judgment in delivering appropriate messaging to stakeholders

• Financial acumen in a project costing context

• Experience in cash management and forecasting

• Advanced IT proficiency, especially in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• SAP knowledge is desirable

• Strong organisational skills and ability to deliver projects on time

• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a collaborative and influential approach