ROLE

Kennedys is looking for a Finance Manager to join our Finance team GFR based in London. The successful Finance Manager will be responsible for all Budgeting & Forecasts both process and budgeting tools (workday Adaptive Planning) across the global network.

TEAM

Kennedys Finance team support the firm globally producing timely and accurate financial and management information, reporting solutions and operational support to maintain the high standard of service offered to the firm's internal and external clients.

Our Finance team is made up of Group Financial Reporting, Tax, Pricing, Business Intelligence and Finance Systems and Finance Operations (billing, credit control, cashiers, finance database). The UK Finance team is based in Chelmsford and London and support UK while overseas our finance is led by Regional Finance Leads.

Finance has a presence in numerous overseas offices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for leading Annual Planning Process and Forecasting cycles for Kennedys working with both the Business and Business Support. Co–ordinate with Global Financial Reporting Team on the Operating Expense budget process, with Finance Business Partners on Revenue and Gross Margin and with HR for headcount planningDevelopment and Maintenance of Workday Tool and hold key relationships with Application Support). This includes upgrades and enhancementsResponsible for all communications and Training associated with Budgets, Forecasts and the Workday ToolCo–ordinate annual (and flexed) Client Plans working with BD, Finance and the BusinessResponsible for production and development of key commercial reports though the Workday Tool or Office Connect Microsoft add–in). Including insights on monthly performance from profitability to working capital analysis. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Previous experience as a Budget and Forecast LeadProfessional services firm experience an advantage and preferably medium size firm backgroundWorkday Adaptive Planning experience is a distinct advantageCommercial acumen and excellent communication skills a mustAdvanced skills in Excel, Powerpoint & WordExperience in finance systems, preferably Elite 3EPrevious experience in a multi–currency environment. This is a developing role and the job description is not exhaustive and may vary in line with changes in the team's objectives and firm policy.