Finance manager

The Finance Manager role at Civica involves overseeing crucial financial processes within our UK People and Workforce Management vertical. You will be responsible for preparing monthly divisional board packs and business reviews, managing commission payments for the PWM sales team, and ensuring accurate forecasts and reporting to facilitate informed decision-making. This role is perfect for someone with experience in financial management looking to make an impact in the public sector.

To be successful as a Finance Manager at Civica, you should have previous experience in a financial management role, strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Communication abilities, initiative, teamwork, and solid numerical and analytical proficiencies are key. Proficiency in Excel is also vital as you'll be working with various financial reports and forecasts.

Civica is deeply committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees. As a Finance Manager, you will have access to numerous learning opportunities designed to help you hone your skills and advance in your career. We encourage you to take charge of your development and unlock the best version of yourself while experiencing the satisfaction of making a real difference.

Civica stands out as a great workplace for a Finance Manager due to our commitment to diversity and inclusion, a strong focus on learning, and a culture encouraging giving back. We provide a supportive, safe environment where your contributions are valued, and you can thrive in a flexible work setting that promotes work-life balance.

As a Finance Manager at Civica, you will play a crucial role in achieving cash collection targets by meticulously analyzing accrued and deferred income, resolving ageing debt issues, and ensuring that invoicing forecasts are accurate. Your analytical skills will be essential to maintain healthy cash flow and contribute to the company’s success.

In the Finance Manager position at Civica, you will primarily work with the Workday system for financial forecasting and reporting. You will also leverage tools like Excel for data analysis and reporting to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes tailored to the needs of the PWM vertical.

The Finance Manager at Civica contributes significantly to our mission by ensuring financial processes run smoothly, providing the necessary insights for strategic decisions, and freeing up resources that enable us to focus on developing software that enhances public services. By maintaining financial health, you'll directly impact our ability to deliver on our promise to serve communities effectively.

When answering this question, focus on specific instances where you successfully prepared forecasts, mentioning the techniques and tools you used, such as Excel or specialized software. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them to produce accurate forecasts, demonstrating your analytical skills and attention to detail.

To answer this, talk about the processes and checks you implement to maintain accuracy in financial reporting. Discuss the importance of double-checking figures, using reconciliation methods, and collaborating with other departments to verify data accuracy.

Explain your time management and organizational strategies for meeting tight deadlines, such as creating timelines, prioritizing tasks, or employing project management tools. Providing a specific example would illustrate your ability to maintain high standards under pressure.

In your response, outline your strategies for achieving cash collection targets, detailing your experience with tracking unpaid invoices, following up with clients, and analyzing payment patterns to improve collection success. Discuss any metrics you’ve used to measure effectiveness over time.

Share your systematic approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial data, explaining how you investigate issues, collaborate with team members, and implement solutions to prevent future errors. Emphasize the importance of transparency and clear communication in your process.

Discuss your previous experience leading a finance team, focusing on your management style, how you delegate tasks, and foster a collaborative environment. Share specific achievements or improvements your team made under your guidance to illustrate your leadership effectiveness.

In your answer, mention the resources you use to stay informed about financial regulations, such as online courses, webinars, or industry publications. Highlight your proactive approach to continuing education and adapting to changes in laws that impact your field.

Provide a detailed account of a specific difficult financial issue you encountered, the steps you took to resolve it, and the outcome. This will demonstrate your problem-solving skills and your ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively.

List the tools and software you’re proficient in, particularly mentioning any financial management systems you've used, such as Workday. Add any relevant certifications, and share how you leverage these tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in your financial tasks.

Share your methodology for task prioritization, such as implementing a matrix to determine urgency versus importance and setting clear deadlines. You could also mention how you adapt your prioritization as new tasks arise, ensuring critical responsibilities are successfully managed.