Hybrid Regional Finance Manager at Duke Corporate Education

At Duke Corporate Education, we empower leaders to drive change in their organizations and beyond. Through world-class advisory, leadership development, and change management programs, we help businesses build for the future. With delivery in over 85 countries, we co-create impactful learning solutions that transform leaders and deliver sustainable results.

About the role

The Regional Finance Manager works with client teams and regional leadership to provide financial oversight and support throughout the lifecycle of client engagements, from opportunity development through to final reporting. The role ensures compliance with Duke CE policies and provides financial insight to support decision-making. The Regional Finance Manager collaborates with Regional Managing Directors, Finance colleagues and client stakeholders to ensure accurate financial planning, reporting and analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Able to analyse data in both Excel and Power BI (or equivalent reporting tool)
• Build and analyse reports to monitor pipeline, profitability and budget performance
• Translate financial data into actionable insights using KPIs, dashboards and analytics
• Provide financial recommendations to senior management

Project and Opportunity Support

• Maintain accurate, real-time financial data for projects and opportunities
• Support project setup, budgeting, forecasting, billing schedules and revenue recognition
• Identify variances and ensure proper recording of project expenditures

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead financial discussions with client teams to ensure timely data collection
• Support pricing strategies and participate in Deal Review Boards
• Review contracts for financial alignment and advise on standard terms

Accounting and Compliance

• Perform general ledger activities including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations
• Prepare audit schedules and support statutory audits
• Handle direct and indirect tax filings

Invoicing and Receivables

• Manage, report on and assist with the production of client invoices
• Monitor and follow up on aged receivables
• Prepare and distribute weekly reports on project accounting, including financial performance and key metrics

Other Responsibilities

• Promote financial acumen across the region
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Financial Management

• Strong understanding of accounting, project finance, budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and reporting
• Ability to analyse complex financial data and identify trends

Business Acumen

• Commercial mindset with risk awareness
• Understands Duke CE’s business model and communicates effectively

Project Management

• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and time management

Client Relationship Management

• Effective communicator across functions and geographies
• High client service orientation

Technical Skills

• Must have experience with ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics D365, SAP, etc)
• Preferably experienced in developing reports using Power BI or a similar tool
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to prepare detailed standard and custom reports

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, or financial analysis
• Preference for candidates with experience in professional services or multinational environments
• Proven ability to analyse financial reports and present insights to stakeholders

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to progress applications from candidates who require current or future sponsorship to work in the UK.