Finance Manager

at  Serco Plc

Who we are
VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.
What we do
We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.
Location: Hybrid role, Birmingham
Salary: £45,000-£60,000 depending on experience (pro-rata)
6 Month FTC, full time, Monday-Friday
Join our team as a Finance Manager and play a key role in driving financial excellence and shaping strategic success.
Are you a talented and ambitious finance professional with a passion for enhancing performance and supporting business growth?
We’re looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of a portfolio within VIVO Defence, where you will have a pivotal role in influencing our financial strategy and decision-making.
As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation of management accounts and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to provide insights into profitability, financial performance, and strategic delivery. Your expertise will contribute to high-level decisions through the analysis of key financial data and the identification of opportunities to maximise commercial success while minimising financial risks.
In this role, you will actively engage with key stakeholders across various departments, from the commercial and billable works teams to senior business leaders. Your ability to communicate complex financial insights and support strategic initiatives will be crucial in driving performance and operational efficiency.
The responsibilities in this role include owning a portfolio within VIVO’s management accounts, preparing monthly reports to inform strategic decisions, and continuously monitoring financial performance through key performance indicators to understand profitability and identify opportunities for growth. You will work closely with the Operations Director’s Senior Team to support financial discussions, cash collection, and commercial activities, while ensuring that billing, cash collection, and financial control are effectively managed, with accurate reporting on completed and in-progress work.
Additionally, you will collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with financial regulations, as well as play an active role in business projects, bids, and change programmes, driving continuous process improvements and automation.
This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will spend 2-3 days per week working in our Birmingham office. You may at times need to travel to Preston but this will be approx 1 time per month. Applicants must have their own transport and be willing to travel. Expenses will be paid to and from Preston.
What You Need To Do The Job
To succeed in this role, you will bring a professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), making it an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified accountant eager to grow their business partnering experience. You should have a strong knowledge of IFRS and technical accounting matters, as well as commercial and strategic awareness, with the ability to communicate effectively and influence key decisions.
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, along with advanced Excel skills to present complex data, is essential. Familiarity with SAP systems is beneficial but not required.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and adaptable finance professional to make a real impact. You will enjoy a flexible working arrangement, including home-based work and regular travel across the UK to support VIVO Leadership and ensure business success.
If you’re ready to lead with financial insight and help shape the future of financial excellence at VIVO Defence, apply today!
VIVO Defence Services
The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.
At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.
We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. If candidates wish to request extra time to apply then they should contact 0345 010 4000 and ask to speak to a VIVO Recruiter

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