• Develop a strategic plan for the team at the outset to drive performance improvement and change;
• Offer expert insight into commercial contracts across the business, including the management of a wide variety of categories;
• Support the contracting process for services delivered to external organisations;
• Develop compliance and governance arrangements to minimize risk;
• Develop contracting systems to ensure robust processes across the organisation;

This crucial role will be working closely with the Executive team as a key appointment, cementing their position as a leading Sussex business. You will play a vital role in supporting the future-proofing of the organisation, delivering value-for-money, strong long-term relationships and nullified risk.

Major Tasks and responsibilities:

• Strategic Analysis/Problem Solving – Works to fully understand business; identify and implement process and organizational improvements. Plans and ensures execution of department objectives. Participates in preparation of the annual budget, reviews monthly expenditures and ensures that budgetary goals are met. Reviews monthly metrics to ensure goals are met.
• Project Management- Develops and supports a strategic alliance with business partners. Participates in cross-functional activities focused on solving business issues and enhancing our competitive advantage. Facilitates cross-functional communication with other areas of the business including but not limited to Finance, Operations, and Information Systems.
• Predict Revenues and Expenditures and Report to Management.
• Conduct financial planning for function and make appropriate recommendations.
• Drive key functional financial metrics.
• Financial Reporting

Knowledge and skills:

• Thorough working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and internal accounting controls
• Knowledge of business and management. Principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies that support the objectives of the company
• Ability to lead and develop subordinates
• Able to effectively communicate with all departments and levels of associates through both verbal and written methods
• Critical thinking skills; using logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, applying general rules to specific problems.

• Provide comprehensive financial metrics and forecasts to program managers, finance department, and senior staff while maintaining cost and schedule controls in alignment w/profitability targets
• Develop, communicate, and recommend action plans with program teams to ensure financial targets and program goals are achieved; elevate critical issues/recommendations to management to ensure proactive resolution.
• Develop, communicate, and recommend action plans with program teams to ensure financial targets and program Be recognized as resident financial expert on assigned programs and contribute/lead the advancement of financial support/reporting initiatives.
• Perform ad-hoc data queries and analyses
• Assist in pricing and proposal activities

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

•  Bachelor degree required. 2+ years related experience preferred
• General Accounting (AP/AR)
• Must be a self starter with strong analytical skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel