Finance Transformation Manager

Location: This role is offered on a 12-month fixed term contract basis. It is a hybrid role, offering a combination of being able to work remotely and working at our Corby office.

As a dynamic and rapidly changing organisation, we are growing fast and implementing some key programmes that will accelerate the delivery of our strategy, The RS Way, and take us beyond current aspirations, propelling us into an amazing future.

We are looking for a Finance Manager - EMEA Transformation to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract at this exciting time. You will will be responsible for the financial management and planning of the EMEA Transformation projects. This will involve forecasting and IP support along with the aggregation, tracking and reporting of project financials and the timely reporting of these results and projections leadership teams.

 What you will do

• Directly accountable for the accurate compilation and reporting of all EMEA project financials and investment appraisals on a monthly basis.
• Work closely with financial colleagues in regions and functions to ensure the correct financial data is reported at a workstream and regional level in relation to group transformation initiatives.
• Compile and forecast the benefits, capital expenditure requirements, and operating cost requirements to ensure the summary plan is both affordable and optimised.
• Ensure appropriate project performance and appraisal metrics are both in place and tracked on a regular basis centrally and within region.
• Review, challenge and critique Investment Appraisals as presented to ensure disciplined investment decisions are made.
• Work collaboratively with functional areas to influence and shape future strategic investment plans.

What we’re looking for

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Reporting, forecasting and budgeting experience and decision support capability.
• A good understanding of project appraisal tools and models.
• Has the experience and gravitas to be able to operate with colleagues within the commercial and functional leadership teams
• Self-motivated, resilient and enthusiastic

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 £2 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?