Job reference number 293688

Cash & Working Capital Manager- Chesterfield or London (Hybrid Working Model)
Salary Competitive
£4,000pa Car Allowance or Cash Equivalent
18% On Target Bonus
Full AXA Healthcare
Royal Mail Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
27.5 Days + Bank Holidays Annual Leave,

Permanent
Full Time

Location: This will be a Hybrid Working Role, we encourage applications from candidates across the UK, however travel is expected when required to the Chesterfield or London office.

Are you a Cash & Working Capital Finance professional looking to join a fast paced and innovation-driven company that will inspire you?

The world is changing fast, and our industry is changing with it. In Royal Mail our vision is to be recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and Europe, we continue to transform our business and look forward to the future. We need your help to drive this transition.

We are looking for a talented, committed Cash & Working Capital Finance professional to join our Finance team and help us shape the face of Royal Mail for the Future.

About the role
As Senior Finance Analyst Cash & Working Capital you''ll be responsible for management and control of the bottom up [52] week cash flow model in both terms of forecasting and variance analysis to actuals. The role provides the business with cash and working capital insight, visibility, foresight and you'll oversee 2 analysts.

You’ll focus on In-Year delivery and long-term strategic Planning of the Balance Sheet & Cash Flow, for working capital. You’ll lead on expert reporting and forecasting across the Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements, supporting the business and treasury, in managing direct cash flow, working capital, investment spend and debt obligations.

You’ll lead on the production and delivery of financial planning outputs and communicating the financial plan to stakeholders and lead on board ready outputs. You’ll apply your expert knowledge and experience to develop our forecasting capabilities, improve forecast accuracy and create insightful reporting for our executive leadership teams.

This will require strong knowledge of financial planning principles, financial modelling expertise across financial statements. You'll work collaboratively with stakeholders across Finance to gather inputs and ensure the outputs are grounded and commercial context.

About You

What qualifications and experience you’ll need to have and demonstrate to be successful in this role:

• Qualified accountant.
• Demonstrable experience in cash/working capital management.
• Proficient in Excel PowerPoint and Word to create Board-ready outputs, and to present these to senior business. stakeholders with credibility.
• Experience working with complex financial models.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance related field.
  

Extra Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement of 27.5 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with years completed service
• Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
• RMG Share Schemes - partnership and matching share offer
• Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
• Discounts and offers - there are more than 800 offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills*.
• Supportive and generous company sick pay
• Access to our Feeling First Class service, providing both mental and physical wellbeing support
• Lifestyle benefits - You can purchase a car, bike, home technology or mobile phone, or choose from a range of health benefits and insurance products. You make regular payments from your salary, and so could save on tax*.
• Financial support - information and services to help you manage debt and grow your financial knowledge, with debt consolidation & savings plans*
• Your peace of mind with - Healthcare CashPlan, Dental Cover, Additional Life (life insurance) & Additional Life Partner, Hospital & Death Benefit Plans; Voluntary Critical illness & Voluntary Critical illness Partner
• Free & discounted RMG products - free keep safe & redirection, partner discounts
• Free stamps at Christmas

• Available only to perm employees

Your career in safe hands

At Royal Mail we value our people and we want our people to be proud to work for our businesses.

We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. We are responsible for the largest B2B customer database in the UK and are one of the largest employers in the UK, providing one in every 194 jobs.

An operation of this size needs a strong support network, and the HR, Legal, Finance, IT, Risk & Governance, Customer Experience, Sales & Marketing departments are all integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Royal Mail is a forward thinking, innovative organisation, that is also committed to reducing emissions and improving air quality in our communities. This includes investing in technologies such as electric vehicles, drones, alternative fuel trucks and energy improvements to our estate.

Next Steps

Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd May 2023 Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.

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