Overview
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager for an interim contract role focused on overseeing travel, expense, and entertainment governance within a large organisation. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to ensure compliance, enhance policies, drive cost efficiencies, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers a flexible working arrangement with necessary attendance in Northampton 2-3 days per month, and it will contribute significantly to optimizing financial controls and providing valuable insights for decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Manage corporate travel approvals and ensure policy compliance.
- Review and approve employee expense claims.
- Maintain and improve travel, expense, and entertainment policies.
- Drive cost-saving and process improvement initiatives.
- Monitor compliance and provide guidance to employees and managers.
- Manage supplier and travel management company relationships.
- Collaborate with IT teams to enhance travel and expense systems.
- Produce management reporting and business insights.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing travel and expense processes.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
- Comfortable working across multiple functions and analyzing data.
- Experience with financial controls or related operational finance environments.
- Ability to provide meaningful reporting to support organizational objectives.
- Availability to start at short notice is preferred.