Finance Manager – Commercial
Leeds, United Kingdom | Permanent, full-time| £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Eradicating the final barrier of global communication…
At thebigword, we specialise in language solutions, translating over 1 billion words annually, support more than 250 languages and handle millions of interpreting minutes each year. As one of the largest language service providers globally, we utilise the greatest minds and boundary shattering technology to deliver phenomenal quality at scale to both our clients and linguist network. We’re proud that our services support thousands of people every single day, from NHS workers to global brands across the world.
Joining our team is not just a career, it’s being part of something much bigger!
At thebigword, everything we do is underpinned by our ELITE values (Excellence, Leadership, Innovation, Trusted, Empowerment) and we strive to be the best we can be in all that we do. Find out more about our values and the benefits of becoming a ‘bigworder’ here: https://en-gb.thebigword.com/about-us/career/
The Role Unveiled
In this role, you'll collaborate with the Management Accountant – Financial to deliver accurate, timely monthly management accounts for the leadership team and board. You'll own the process from start to finish, driving improvements through automation, providing deep variance analysis, and supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting processes. As a key player in the financial team, you’ll work closely with business leaders, using data to drive decisions and offering strategic financial advice to senior management, while ensuring consistency in financial modelling and supporting the group’s audit process.
This is a Hybrid Role, with your time split between home and our amazing office in Leeds!
Your Role in Action
The Perfect Match: Your Skills & Talents
Our people are the key to our success so we reward them with excellent benefits and perks including:
Ready to apply? Submit your CV, we’d love to hear from you! Once you've applied, we'll keep you informed throughout the process. Note that the successful candidate must be UK-based with the right to work in the UK.
If you'd prefer to join our freelance linguist community as a translator or interpreter, email your details to wordsynk.network@thebigword.com, and we'll be in touch.
Successful applicants will undergo a basic criminal record check, with some roles requiring additional clearances or SC clearance.
Equal Opportunities:
At thebigword, we prioritise the physical and mental health of our global teams. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge, and are proud to have signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment. Should you require reasonable adjustments for your interview or subsequent employment, please notify our team. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams, celebrating differences and encouraging everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our dedication to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and our ED&I Committee, click here: https://en-gb.thebigword.com/about-us/edi/
At thebigword, we specialise in language solutions, translating over 1 billion words annually, support more than 250 languages and handle millions of interpreting minutes each year. As one of the largest language service providers globally, we utilise the greatest minds and boundary shattering technology to deliver phenomenal quality at scale to both our clients and linguist network. We’re proud that our services support thousands of people every single day, from NHS workers to global brands across the world.
Joining our team is not just a career, it’s being part of something much bigger!
At thebigword, everything we do is underpinned by our ELITE values (Excellence, Leadership, Innovation, Trusted, Empowerment) and we strive to be the best we can be in all that we do. Find out more about our values and the benefits of becoming a ‘bigworder’ here: https://en-gb.thebigword.com/about-us/career/
The Role Unveiled
In this role, you'll collaborate with the Management Accountant – Financial to deliver accurate, timely monthly management accounts for the leadership team and board. You'll own the process from start to finish, driving improvements through automation, providing deep variance analysis, and supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting processes. As a key player in the financial team, you’ll work closely with business leaders, using data to drive decisions and offering strategic financial advice to senior management, while ensuring consistency in financial modelling and supporting the group’s audit process.
This is a Hybrid Role, with your time split between home and our amazing office in Leeds!
Your Role in Action
- Team up with the Management Accountant – Financial to deliver the monthly management accounts, providing key insights for the management team and board.
- Own the end-to-end process of producing and reviewing the group’s monthly management accounts—on time, every time.
- Collaborate closely with the Management Accountant – Financial to ensure all financial data is accurate, complete, and aligned with reporting standards.
- Drive continuous improvement by automating and streamlining processes, speeding up delivery and boosting accuracy.
- Prepare in-depth variance analysis and detailed backup, ensuring any deviations are understood at a granular level.
- Partner with business leaders to build the annual budget, diving deep into the logic and assumptions behind it.
- Go beyond the numbers to get a full grasp of business performance, identifying and explaining variances from the budget and forecast.
- Create and own a solid forecasting process that the business can rely on for making critical decisions.
- Play a key role in supporting the group’s audit process, working alongside the Finance Manager – Financial Reporting to ensure everything is spot on.
- Champion consistency in financial modelling across the business, setting a high standard.
- Use data as a powerful tool to guide decisions and shape business strategy.
- Work in lockstep with the GFC, GFD, and CFO to provide forward-thinking, strategic financial advice that drives the business forward.
The Perfect Match: Your Skills & Talents
- Hold an ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification (or equivalent), or bring extensive experience in a similar role.
- Are ambitious, driven, and able to take ownership of tasks with minimal supervision.
- Have experience working within a high-volume, international group, managing complex transactions.
- Possess proven management experience, with the ability to lead teams and develop individuals at varying levels.
- Excel in communication, comfortable presenting financial information to the Board and Senior Management, and collaborating closely with departmental budget holders.
- Have advanced Microsoft skills, particularly in Excel, with the ability to use data effectively.
- Demonstrate a positive work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong focus on accuracy and delivering high-quality results.
- It would also be an added bonus if you have experience of overseas subsidiaries reporting, including the USA.
Our people are the key to our success so we reward them with excellent benefits and perks including:
- Access your pay as you earn it through our financial wellbeing platform ‘Wagestream,’ a tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlement that increases with length of service.
- Healthcare Cashback Plan - Health insurance products in the UK that helps people cover every day healthcare needs by providing cashback on a range of health benefits including dental and optical.
- Discounts at over 30,000 merchants for you and up to 5 family members to save on travel, electronics, tickets, cinema, and more!
- Employee Assistance Program – 24-hour mental health support to help our team members live happier, healthier lives.
- Apprenticeships, Qualifications & Development Opportunities – You can also access 1000’s of online courses to enhance your personal hobbies and interests.
- Long-Service Awards, Wedding & New Baby Gifts
- Up to 2 Paid Volunteer Days – Take time off to give back to your local community, or a cause close to your heart.
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, CSR Committee, and Wellbeing Committee – Cementing our dedication to being an equal opportunities employer, these valuable groups are active across our organisation, supporting in change initiatives across the business, and shining a light on these important areas.
- Discounted taste card membership.
- Free on-site Parking
- Free Breakfast at the Brainworks.
- Zen-Den – at the Brainworks. A calm and tranquil space for prayer, relaxation, and your wellbeing
- Fun Activities – Enjoy Pool, Table-Tennis or Giant Chess along with fun and frequent events.
Ready to apply? Submit your CV, we’d love to hear from you! Once you've applied, we'll keep you informed throughout the process. Note that the successful candidate must be UK-based with the right to work in the UK.
If you'd prefer to join our freelance linguist community as a translator or interpreter, email your details to wordsynk.network@thebigword.com, and we'll be in touch.
Successful applicants will undergo a basic criminal record check, with some roles requiring additional clearances or SC clearance.
Equal Opportunities:
At thebigword, we prioritise the physical and mental health of our global teams. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge, and are proud to have signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment. Should you require reasonable adjustments for your interview or subsequent employment, please notify our team. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams, celebrating differences and encouraging everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our dedication to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and our ED&I Committee, click here: https://en-gb.thebigword.com/about-us/edi/