Technology Cfo

**JOB PURPOSE**

Executive Finance Partner for the Group Technology and Group Human Resources departments (“the Business”). Partner with the Group CTO CIO, Group HR Director, BLT Group CEOs and functional stakeholders to support in setting financial objectives, optimizing cost and value drivers, risk management and business analysis. The role is responsible for accurate, timely execution and management of the Business’ finance function. This entails providing strategic direction to the Business alongside direct responsibility for cost efficiency, cash management, strategic analysis and planning.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Strategic Financial Planning**
- Develop, implement, monitor, review and evaluate the Business’ financial strategy
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with the board, shareholders and BLT Group CEOs to identify their needs and seek a full range of business solutions
- Enable the Business to capitalize on new opportunities and build out new capabilities
- Develop and implement a cost-effective strategy for business that simplifies processes
- Creating a financial operating model that is robust, scalable and designed to support business growth
- Treasury and cash management: Lead liquidity management and manage cash flows including detailed cash flow forecasting
- Creating, monitoring and analyzing financial and operational metrics that track performance and provide insights
- Assess capital finance proposals and the financial status of operations projects
- Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-term planning, introduction, of new programs/strategies and regulatory action
- Provide financial information and interpret the implications for business performance and funding needs
- Coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of accounting and business systems and processes
- Direct the preparation of financial reports summarizing and forecasting the business’s financial position such as the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
- Partner with BLT Group CEOs to formulate and direct financial budgets and forecast
- Manage business information strategy, development and implementation of business systems, streamlining processes to assist with analysis

**Finance Operations**
- Organise and manage the finance function within Group Technology and Group Human Resources in order to ensure the best execution of accurate financial controls and reporting, including full accounting function, tax planning, submission, compliance and cost accounting
- Provide accurate, complete and understandable financial information to Business Heads, BLT Group CEOs and the executive team
- Financial modelling, scenario planning and cost-benefit analysis
- Business case development for capital projects, new developments or changes to operating models
- Procurement: Implement, monitor and control procurement practices and vendor management, manage relationships with service providers, Business Heads, BLT Group CEOs and other agreed stakeholders across the entire business
- Drive the implementation and provision of sound financial, business intelligence and management services to the business
- Ensure the provision of financial and material resources to support operational strategies
- Business optimisation including cost management, cash flow management and quality/value assessment
- Drive continuous OPEX improvement and ensure optimal allocation of resources
- Analyze activities, products, and services of all cost centres to identify critical cost drivers in collaboration with management
- Find cost solutions whilst using technology and systems in the most efficient way possible
- Consult with service/department managers to plan, control and report on financial activities and the performance of the area
- Manage and report on cost usage that reflects delivery of planned work within agreed parameters
- Generate systems and tools that enable line managers to understand the cost drivers of all activities in the area
- Research, develop, and implement costing models for the business
- Build, run, and execute profitability models and provide required reports for business decisions, business case development and capex projects
- Implement systems and controls for efficient accounting, analysis, reporting and cost optimization

**Budget, Forecasting**
- Management of the budgeting process and preparation of monthly and annual forecasts to ensure the business meets its financial and service objectives
- Full management of the Business’ annual budgeting process through collaborative efforts alongside BLT Group CEOs
- Prepare and maintain a full cost-to-serve model that optimises delivery, value and correct allocation to Group Subsidiaries
- Maintain full forecasting financial models to provide insights to the Business’ performance against budget, BLT Group subsidiary requirements and future cash and system requirements
- Analyze historical data to motivate future budget requi