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At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operational Finance Manager to join our Finance team based in Solihull. You will be responsible for managing a team of five as well as delivering operational finance support, management reporting, KPI reporting, budgets, forecasts as well as delivering ad hoc financial support to the operational business.

We are currently looking for an experienced Operational Finance Manager to join our team based in Solihull, Birmingham (hybrid working pattern 2 / 3 days in the office per week). 

We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment, and it is important that our people come from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities The Operational Finance Manager lead their team in the provision of accurate, timely, financial reporting, partnering and insight.

Working closely with the UK Finance Leader and wider UK / Ireland finance team. Key accountabilities and responsibilities will include:

• Manage the team of five to provide Business Partnering support across the three Cement plants, Logistics and Packed / Powders Businesses. This will include monthly financial / KPI reporting

• Lead the Cement and Packed KPI EXQL monthly reporting submissions and relationships with CRH group

• Monthly management reporting across the UK Cement and Packed businesses. To include P&L / KPI and review of key balance sheet accounts whilst partnering with the Operations departments

• Support production of the month end reporting pack and other standardised reports, providing commentary and analysis as required

• Support / Lead alongside the UK Finance Leader & Cement & Packed Finance Reporting Manager on Monthly / Quarterly / Annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning cycles

• Ensuring UK compliance with required KPI reporting and support adherence to the SOx control framework & CRH corporate governance

• Accountable for the completion / review of relevant Monthly / Quarterly / Annual SOx controls within UK Cement Finance PCW

• Support as required UK Finance Leader & Cement & Packed Finance Reporting Manager with the statutory audit process / internal audit process

• Analysing trends and performance to feed into forecasts and long-term financial planning

• Build good working relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that Finance Business Partnering within the Business Units meets required expectations

The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for the Operational Finance Manager will be a highly motivated self-starter with strong Business Partnering, analytical, and financial modelling skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced corporate environment

Essential experience:

Qualified Accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA) with relevant financial reporting and control experience

Experience of managing / leading high performing teams within a Business Partnering & reporting environment

Month end / year end / statutory reporting experience is essential

Knowledge of USGAAP would be advantageous

Operating and managing within a SOx or equivalent control environment

Management of Internal Audit frameworks

Advanced Excel / Microsoft office skills alongside data query management within tools such as Business Warehouse and a financial ERP system

Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and drive process change and improvement

Well-developed communication skills with demonstrable stakeholder engagement and management skills

Desirable experience:

Previous experience within the Cement, Powders, Quarrying, Building products industry

Ability to manage consolidated group reporting within a matrix environment / large business plc.

Experience with SAP/ business warehouse

Why UsWe offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits.

Some of the range of benefits on offer to employees include:

Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
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Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

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