Finance Manager

Location: This role is offered on a permanent basis and will be a hybrid role, offering a combination of being able to work remotely and working at one of our sites 1–2 days per week.

We are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join our dynamic Finance community, partnering the Inventory function.

The team are intent on having fun and unwavering in their support for each other to achieve their personal ambitions. The team is focussed on driving value through strong integrated relationships, whilst remaining objective and challenging in their role as critical friends. You will play an integral part in both the Finance function and the Inventory Leadership team.

You will be the voice of Finance for the Inventory function!

What you will do

Business Partner the Inventory function
Drive performance management within the Inventory teams specialising in Inventory levels / turns, obsolescence and end of life management, new product investments and Inventory provisions
Co–ordinate the EMEA Inventory and provisions budget/forecast process
Support the EMEA Inventory team in the provision of financial insight into Inventory and Inventory provisions and associated costs
Analyse performance data to identify and address route causes and find effective solutions
Provide pro–active analysis of key business metrics to highlight issues e.g. return on stock, stock turn
Maintain a commercial mind set when identifying actions or making decisions. Understand the implications of, and be accountable for, those decisions

A bit about you

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent)
Experience working with Inventory teams and a strong understanding of Inventory at both a strategic and operational level.
Ability to manage multiple senior stakeholders
Demonstrates clear examples of effective working relationships and the understanding of how that relationship can help drive the business forward.
Demonstrates effective communication to wider team of key financial variables.
Personable, enthusiastic, team oriented.
Good communicator who can build strong relationships in a matrix structure.

We are RS Group.

RS Group is a global integrated omni–channel solutions partner for industrial B2B customers who design, build, and maintain industrial equipment and operations. We are a FTSE 100 company with GBP2 billion in revenue, operating in 32 countries, shipping 60,000 parcels a day to over 1.2 million customers worldwide.

Our Vision is to be first choice for all our stakeholders, and we know that starts with our people. At RS we want everyone to show up to work as themselves and know that they will be supported and encouraged to develop and grow. We want work to be a place that excites and empowers, a place where you can be passionate and challenge people to think differently.

We want to hire the best talent, people who share our values and understand that when we act with respect and humility, we can do great things. That's why we've put our purpose at the heart of our organisation, we want to make amazing happen for a better world. We empower our people to make a difference, innovate to make more possible and deliver to make it happen.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At RS Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with everything in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Are you ready to explore the possibilities?