Finance Manager

As a Finance Manager you will business partner closely with the Finance team as well as senior management in the division, you will ensure that the financial health of the division is maintained.

You will also assist to drive the performance of the business unit delivering the financial targets including growth, profit, cash, budgets and resource utilisation; making recommendations for improvement and remedial action, whilst ensuring compliance across the business unit with RPS Group financial and commercial policies and standards.,

• Ensure the preparation of monthly accounts to ensure projects are accurately reported


• Production and 1st level review of the Divisional management accounts


• Analyse costs, fees, project margins and the division's performance compared to business targets


• Obtain robust explanations for any significant trends/variations to target or forecast for each business unit


• Provide financial reports and interpreting financial information to managerial staff (including attendance at monthly management meetings) while recommending further courses of action


• Perform monthly accrued revenue and debtor reviews with individual offices based upon a risk focused rotation plan


• Aid in the forecasting of the division's finances


• Assist Divisional FD in preparation of annual target models


• Assist Divisional FD in ensuring that the division complies with the regulatory framework e.g. (External audit, Intermediaries reporting, PAYE/PSA compliance, VAT compliance)


• Assist local offices to resolve issues/queries on operation of RPS Systems e.g. TetraLinx (Oracle Based System)


• Lead on training in the offices to enhance the knowledge of the Operational directors, Project managers and business support staff
  
  RPS has an opportunity for a Finance Manager for one of our divisional areas. This role is ideally suited to a qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA finance professional with strong commercial drive and several years of progressive financial experience under their belt., Management Accountant Experience


• Finance Manager Experience (preferable)


• Good technical knowledge including UK GAAP and IFRS


Education:

• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA


What's in it for you?

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You'll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world's most complex problems., Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

'Stronger Together' is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
'We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.'