Airwave Finance Business Operations Manager

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

In this role you will be the Finance Business Operation Manager, supporting the UK Home Office (Airwave) Business.  The aim of the role is to business partner with the Airwave executive management team in driving ownership and performance of the cost base for Airwave. This will involve leading discussions with senior stakeholders on best use of funds, reporting and driving action from month end packs, driving cost savings to meet business targets, producing an accurate rolling forecast which is interlocked with the CV process, ensuring accurate accounting decisions throughout the year on costs and capex, ensuring month end reporting is accurate and support business cases for investment decisions across the business and any other ad-hoc projects.  You will lead a team of 5 to 6 people.

• University Degree preferred
• Accounting certification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) required
• 10+ years experience working in Finance/Accounting roles demonstrating clear career path and development
• 3+ years people management experience demonstrating development of individuals.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated experience influencing and supporting senior stakeholders inside and outside of finance
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with the ability to simplify large volumes of data
• Curiosity and drive to perform will be essential
• Commercial decision making experience will be valuable
• Comfortable working at a detailed level under tight timelines
• Comfortable challenging costs with senior stakeholders and driving ownership in the business to deliver cost challenges.
• Financial modelling skills
• Strong systems skills including MS Office, SAP and Essbasse are a plus.

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.