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Job description / Role
Key Purpose
The FP&A Reporting Manager has overall responsibility for divisional reporting both internal and external, business planning and forecasting of all financials pertaining to the Serco Middle East business unit.
Key Accountabilities
- Timely reporting of all financial deliverables in accordance with the divisional and group finance calendar.
- Ensuring the delivery of insightful, accurate and timely financial information across the division, to Group, SME Executives and to external organisations (if applicable).
- Ensuring financial information is reviewed against historical run-rates, business strategy and future growth plans; and provides meaningful information which will allow senior management to assess the performance of the business and make relevant decisions for the division.
- Develop, Implement and maintain a robust cash management process. Including reporting of daily cash balances, monthly consolidated cashflow forecasts using both direct and indirect methodologies of forecasting.
- Overseeing the cash repatriation process to group and adherence to the Group treasury policy (TOPP).
- Challenging the performance of the division and making recommendations for continuous improvement and remedial action as required.
- Assisting in the establishment of the FOM (Finance Operating Model) across all parts of the division, whilst optimizing our relationship with the SSC.
- Understanding the challenges faced by the business and proposing a streamlined plan of reporting for the business to work to.
- Supporting process improvement, leading to continuous improvement in the accuracy, timeliness and automation of financial planning and reporting information.
- Building strong relationships with key internal stakeholders. In particular, establishing excellent working relationships with the divisional senior finance team, Group FP&A and Reporting teams and the SSC.
- Responsible for championing and rolling out the new BW Management Account Reporting template, as well as providing updates to the business of improvements in the areas of reporting and planning.
- Being a proactive member of the 'Finance' community to drive improvement, consistency and the sharing of best practice across the Group.
- Managing the divisional FP&A Reporting team to ensure career development and best use of team skills and potential.
- Liaising with the business and with Group Tax and Treasury for all Tax and Treasury related activities
HSQE and Information Security Responsibilities
- To be aware of, and play an active role in the development of the Integrated Management System and the content of the Environment, Quality, Health & Safety and Information Security Policy Statements, to implement these within their area of responsibility;
- Understanding of personal responsibilities and contribution to achieving compliance with the Integrated Management System requirements, (including but not limited to competence to perform safety critical roles, legal requirements, control measures arisen from environmental impacts and aspects, job safety analysis and information security risk assessment) and the potential consequences of departure from the arrangements in place to deliver the commitments stated in the policies statements above;
- To exercise a personal duty of care for their own health, safety and welfare and for those affected by their acts or omissions;
- To use safety equipment (including PPE) as required and intended and observe that this is also enforced within their departments and among subcontractors and third parties working in Serco's controlled premises/systems
- Promote a good HSQE and Information Security culture within their departments and among their peers, subcontractors and third parties;
- Lead by example and actively encourage their departments to look at ways to conserve energy, water and resources and minimise the generation of waste through personal performance and raise recommendations on how to improve existing processes on this regard within/outside their departments through their Line Manager, Departmental Safety Meetings and any other appropriate available channels;
- Protect information assets and data including both electronic and paper based from all threats whether internal, external, deliberate or accidental;
- Promote a good HSQE and Information Security culture among their peers, subcontractors and third parties;
- Conduct regular reviews on the HSQE and Information Security Performance within their departments and seek ways to continually improved
- Ensure compliance with the Serco Management System and all relevant business processes, procedures and work instructions to deliver all work with appropriate quality and governance standards
- Ensure security and integrity of all data provided including reporting performance, finance and customer information; reference Serco non-disclosure policy
- To exercise personal duty of care for their own health, safety and welfare and for those affected by their acts or omissions; reference SMS GSOP-HSE1-6 Serco organizational HSE responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all training requirements of Serco and ensure adherence to these requirements at all times whilst in employment
- Report any accidents, incidents, breaches or potential breaches to appropriate management or the speak up process
Requirements
Essential technical and professional skills , knowledge and qualifications
Knowledge
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
- Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections. Bachelor's Degree in Financial Accounting and Management.
- Knowledge and experience of related computer applications including advanced Excel skills
- SAP knowledge
- A qualified accountant.
Skills
- Ability to positively influence key stakeholders within the business.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Ability to liaise in a professional manner with staff at all levels in the organisation and with external parties.
- Ability to develop self and own team members and provide coaching to others to ensure they achieve results
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to understand complex systems and possess good IT skills.
- A mature, proactive and detail oriented individual.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Stay abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.
Experience
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, and providing financial advice
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in leading efficient teams in a similar work environment
- Additional/special features of the role
- Manager that provides a professional service to the organization.
- Typically working across a large, complex and Diverse Business Unit/Division of Serco
- Typically has few direct reports
Serco is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities and is committed to ensuring the safety of all of its employees through its Zero Harm initiative.
About the Company
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company which combines commercial know-how with a deep public service ethos.
Serco customers are looking for expertise in managing their people, processes, technology and assets more effectively. We advise economic decision makers, design innovative solutions, integrate systems and - most of all - deliver quality services directly to the public.
Serco supplies to governments, government enterprise, agencies and companies who seek a trusted outsourcing partner with a solid track-record of service excellence. Serco people offer operational, logistical and technical expertise in the Transport, Justice and Immigration, Defence, Education and Healthcare industries as well as in the commercial sectors of Facilities Management.
Serco Middle East have been in the Region since 1947, starting out delivering Air Traffic Control Services in Bahrain; a service we are proudly still running today and have expanded to include many other Airports in the region.
We have expanded significantly since that time across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. We have been supporting the RTA to operate the Dubai Metro since 2009, are preparing to launch the flagship Saudi Arabia Passenger Rail service from Riyadh to Qassim in 2016. We deliver Facility Management services to both Cleveland Clinic and Healthpoint Hospitals in Abu Dhabi, large-scale medical facilities in Saudi Arabia and a range of educational and commercial properties in the UAE. We also deliver postgraduate education to Officers in the Qatar Armed Forces through the Joaan Bin Jassim Joint Command and Staff College in Doha.
Focusing on our core values, and creating a positive environment for employees to thrive, we look forward to a bright future as we continue to grow with the region.