Finance Manager

We are looking for a Finance manager to fill our Reporting and Analytics Centre of Excellence Manager position. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a key function in transforming how financial data, analytics, and reporting are delivered. By building a best-in-class Centre of Excellence, this role enables you to shape the future of FP&A at the company, driving efficiency and creating real business impact. 

In your role you will lead continuous improvement across the organisation in financial reporting, planning, and analytics capabilities.

You will require a blend of strong FP&A expertise, collaboration, and influencing skills to drive strategic initiatives, champion automation, and enhance data governance practices.

Working closely with Business unit FP&A teams, Group Finance and  IT's Data as a Service function, this role acts as a key bridge between finance and technology. It drives improvements in reporting processes, and analytics capabilities while enabling teams to adopt modern tools and approaches effectively.

You will lead a team of 3 and you will partner with business unit finance teams to deliver scalable planning and reporting solutions.

You will have direct access to the Group Financial Planning Director, the Group CFO, and Business Unit Finance Directors within a FTSE 250 Plc.

1. Reporting and Analytics Management:
• Develop and maintain centralised analytics capabilities, including Power BI dashboards and TM1-based reporting solutions.
• Standardise reporting templates and methodologies to improve consistency and usability across business units.
• Introduce advanced analytical capabilities, such as predictive models and scenario analysis, to enhance insight generation.
2. Data Governance and Quality:
• Collaborate with IT and business unit FP&A teams to ensure data quality, accessibility, and governance across financial and operational datasets.
• Define and implement data quality standards and monitoring tools to ensure data health and integrity.
• Oversee financial hierarchies, reporting structures, and KPI definitions to ensure consistency and accuracy.
3. Championing Analytics and Automation:
• Advocate for automation and analytics adoption in financial workflows to improve efficiency and insight generation.
• Collaborate with IT and data specialists to align technical solutions with FP&A objectives.
• Lead discussions to identify and prioritise opportunities for automation and analytics.
4. Training and Enablement:
• Provide training and support to FP&A teams on effectively using reporting tools and methodologies.
• Enable teams to leverage centralised data and analytics tools to improve decision-making processes.
5. Collaboration and Leadership:
• Build strong relationships across finance, IT, and business units, becoming a trusted advisor on FP&A transformation.
• Use gravitas and influencing skills to gain buy-in for initiatives that improve FP&A capabilities and efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

Key qualifications and experience:

• Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience.
• Proven experience in managing financial reporting and analytics functions, with expertise in tools such as Power BI and TM1.
• Strong leadership experience, including managing teams responsible for reporting, analytics, and process improvement.
• Familiarity with data governance principles, including data ownership, quality management, and integration.
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills, with experience working in a matrixed organisation.

Desired skills:

• Technical competence in financial reporting systems, including Power BI development, dashboard design, and TM1 (or similar) management.
• Ability to work effectively with IT teams to influence data pipeline design and system integration.
• Passion for championing automation and advanced analytics to drive FP&A transformation.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the gravitas to influence senior stakeholders.

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

DEI

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.

• Performance related bonus
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays 
• NFU Pension (7.5% employer contribution)
• Private medical cover
• Health Cash back scheme 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee share plan 
• Hybrid working with a blend of office and home work - 2 days per week in the office (Usually Tuesday and Wednesday)
• Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate/practicable) 
• Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages) 

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.