Overview This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Company Description Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what's wholly British, the pub experience. Job Description The Finance Manager - Reporting & Planning is focused on the delivery of high-quality financial reporting (including commentary), budgets and forecasts to the Group. Managing a small team of Assistant Finance Managers and/ or Finance Analysts, the Manager will take responsibility for delivery of the functional purpose for a focused area of the business. Responsibilities

Produce financial and some non-financial reporting for an area of the business, including weekly, periodic, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reporting as required. Reporting should be accompanied, where appropriate, with top line commentary, including but not limited to explanation of key variances to expectations Produce the budget, forecasting and strategic financial planning process for an area of the business, working with the budget holders to achieve an accurate forecast To deliver timely, detailed and accurate budgets and forecasts at a GL and cost centre level, as required by the group planning processes To act as first line business partners, providing commentary where appropriate and answering queries Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of data and reports, by applying quality checks, validation processes, and data governance and control standards

Qualifications Your role as Finance Manager - Reporting & Planning

Qualified accountant Advanced Excel (incl. ideally Macros/VBA) IBM Cognos Analytics experience (ideal) Previous business partnering experience Good PowerPoint and presentation skills Process improvement Ability to develop innovative solutions to problems Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels within the business, adjusting the style of communication to meet the needs of the audience Ability to prioritise effectively, balancing short term deliverables with long term objectives in order to deliver for the business

Benefits Additional Information We're all about rewarding our team's hard work, that's why... You'll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

The chance to further your career across our well-known brands - as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career. Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount. Free employee assistance program - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter! Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank. Refer a friend - who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn £1,500 for referring them! Wagestream - access your wage before payday for when life happens. Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more...

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