Head of Finance

Key Responsibilities:

Mecsia Subsidiary (ARTIC) Support

• Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making.

• Lead the Finance Team and act as the key finance point of contact to the Mecsia subsidiary business units or divisions.

• Work closely with operational leads to understand drivers of performance, cost and margin.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes for the Mecsia subsidiary.

• Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.

• Develop and maintain financial models to support business cases and investment decisions.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.

• Support cost control initiatives and margin improvement strategies.

• Provide financial training and guidance to non-finance stakeholders.

• Align forecasts with pipeline, renewals, resourcing and delivery assumptions.

• Review and approve payroll submissions before payment is made.

Group Reporting & Collaboration

• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to Group Finance.

• Ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting across Mecsia subsidiary and Group requirements.

• Liaise with Group Finance on consolidation, intercompany transactions and audit requirements.

• Support the implementation of Group-wide financial systems and reporting tools.

• Contribute to Group-level strategic initiatives, including restructuring, and transformation projects.

• Work with the Group Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to improve planning tools, data structures and reporting processes.

• Collaborate with the Group Financial Controller to ensure consistency between management and statutory reporting.

• Contribute to improvement of cost centre structures, chart of accounts and project reporting accuracy.

Business Partnering & Strategic Insight

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Mecsia Subsidiary (ARTIC) MD and leadership team.

• Translate financial data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

• Prepare financial dashboards to drive visibility and action.

• Drive performance reviews and challenge assumptions to improve outcomes.

• Deliver regular reporting packs (monthly, quarterly) to budget holders, analysing variances and tracking key metrics.

• Collaborate with HR, Operations and Commercial teams to align financial goals with business strategy.

• Set regular touchpoints between finance and HR, Operations and Commercial: - Weekly tactical meetings: Focus on short-term issues (e.g. cost overruns, work order delays). - Monthly performance reviews: Deep dive into KPIs, trends and corrective actions. - Quarterly strategic sessions: Align on investment priorities, pricing strategy and growth plans.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post-qualification experience.

• Proven experience in a finance business partnering role, ideally within FM, construction, or related sectors.

• Strong understanding of UK GAAP. Experience with financial systems (e.g. SAGE, SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, or similar).

• Excellent analytical, advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - able to influence non-finance stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Able to explain financial concepts clearly and drive accountability for results.

Key Competencies

• Commercial acumen and strategic thinking. Influencing and relationship-building.

• Problem-solving and decision-making.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Adaptability and resilience.

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