SCUK Senior Financial Reporting Manager

Country: United Kingdom

Santander Consumer Finance UK (SCUK) is based in Redhill, Surrey and provides motor finance to a network of car dealerships throughout the United Kingdom.

We are now looking for a Senior Financial Reporting Manager to manage the 3 Year planning, budget and reporting function of the Financial Control Team ensuring key stakeholder requirements are met.

Please note this role is a hybrid role with at least 3 days a week in the Redhill office. Remote workers will not be considered.

Responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for production of the monthly management accounts ensuring that all information provided is accurate and reconciled to SCUK’s financial results
• Reviewing the P&L split by brand, products and manufacturer KPIs and preparing commentary on the main aspects of the company performance
• Lead a team of Finance Professionals within the Finance Control Team
• Identify and implement process improvements for yearly and monthly forecasting
• Set the longer-term direction of their team and have a sound understanding how their goals and plans fit into the overall company strategy
• Acts as a senior source of professional expertise within Finance and input into the development of Finance policies, making recommendations and advising on issues where appropriate
• Provide expert advice & MI for decision making purposes and to be able to provide views/recommendation with clear rationale that is confidently delivered
• Act as the key contact to provide essential ad-hoc financial analysis to Board, Exco and Group and to improve the control framework and general oversight within Finance
• Adhering to our commitment to Consumer Duty ensuring we put our Customers’ needs first and set higher and clearer standards of consumer protection

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a financial reporting role and a recognised expert
• A solid leader to drive the strategy of the team moving forward
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry and relevant commercial sectors, the organisation, business and regulatory environment
• Strong analytical and spreadsheet modelling skills
• Displays business expertise and acumen and applies this knowledge to achieve objectives and contribute to business success
• Ability to work under pressure often dealing with several issues simultaneously
• Someone who is well organised, goal orientated, able to meet deadlines and able to prioritise and delegate work
• Good commercial awareness and experience of the Motor Finance market
• Demonstrates creativity, responds positively to changing circumstances, seeks and implements changes to drive business improvement
• Generates and puts in place smarter ways of working to improve what we do and how we do it on a day-to-day basis
• Understands how performance affects profit and how it will be measured
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) is preferred
• Experience of using Cognos Planning or TM1 is desirable

We have a range of benefits available which include:

• Competitive salary of £85 - 95,000 dependent on experience
• 30 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• Car allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme
• Sharesave scheme
• Gym passes at a reduced rate for 3,000 gyms, leisure centres etc

Inclusion

At Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed.  We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

What are the next steps:

If you are interested in this role and believe you have the skills, experience, and knowledge then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply which will take you through some questions and allow you to submit your CV and covering letter.