Otto James Consulting is supporting a thriving and expanding division of this global retail group as they seeks an ambitious qualified Finance Manager. This is a position which has arisen following an internal promotion, and it is the organisations hope, that they can attract another ACA first mover or recently qualified accountant, who is on the look out for a career progressing role. The Opportunity: The successful Finance Manager will work closely with the Operations Director ensuring that budgets and forecasts are achieved providing oversight and tracking all costs and capital expenditure. A hands-on role you will also maintain divisional accounting including P&L, balance sheet, cash and inventory management. You will then report actuals into the group consolidation tool and work closely with group to deliver timely and accurate results. This is a key appointment supporting a fast-growing division of this group. Key Deliverables: *Quickly build credibility with the Executive team and owners *Establish a finance function that is seen as best in class and which can facilitate other new businesses to be amalgamated as and when appropriate. *Develop, implement, maintain robust controls and ensure all risks are identified and managed *Develop financial strategies in line with organisational objectives *Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies and foreign operations *Deliver timely and accurate reporting & KPI's for local management and Group including full statutory accounts. *Shape the suite of reports that will drive the commercial decision making process of the operational & sales team, particular emphasis around complex pricing and product offering *Work with the Executive team and Group to drive the strategic direction. Always seeking to maximise Profit & Cash generation. The Person Qualified Accountant ACCA, ACA or ACMA Clarity in written and verbal communication, able to articulate financial issues in an easily understandable fashion and the ability to deal with stakeholders at all levels Confident and articulate in presentation with the ability to liaise with non-finance stakeholders at all levels. A true team player capable of flexibility and application to tasks at a variety of different levels Salary & Benefits £58,000 to £62,500 Basic Salary Share Options Bonus – Personal and Business related. 25 days holiday