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You will manage a team of three analysts and support areas including HR, Legal, Finance, Strategy and CBO.\nThis role combines hands-on knowledge of monthly reporting, forecasting and budgeting with day-to-day leadership. You will set priorities, review output quality, coach the team and ensure issues are addressed or escalated quickly.\nYou will work closely with Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders, turning accurate management information into clear understanding of performance and outlook. 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