Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with our well-established client as they seek to appoint a Finance Manager to join their existing central Finance team.
This is an unique opportunity to join a highly respected and dynamic organisation, recognised as a market leader in the UK and operating within a regulated and innovative sector.
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the financial operations of the business. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, driving process improvements and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Lead the monthly financial reporting process across multiple group entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
* Support the annual external audit, including preparation of statutory financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards.
* Consolidate and manage weekly cash flow forecasts, ensuring robust cash flow planning and monitoring.
* Strengthen and improve internal financial controls and processes across all business units.
* Support the development of the annual budget.
* Oversee treasury and banking relationships, ensuring effective cash and debt management.
* Supervise daily transactional finance operations and ensure compliance with internal policies.
* Manage financial aspects of insurance, rebates, and intercompany recharges.
* Provide financial modelling and commercial analysis to support strategic initiatives.
* Deliver insightful ad hoc financial analysis to aid senior decision-making.
The ideal candidate will possess:
* Full accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent).
* Proven experience in a large scale organisation.
* Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to deputise for senior finance leadership.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
* A proactive and strategic mindset, with the ability to support a range of business projects.
In return is the opportunity to enhance and drive commercial operations within a successful business, engaging with key senior stakeholders and benefiting from a collaborative, forward thinking team. Hybrid working is offered along with a strong remuneration and benefits package.
To apply in confidence for this outstanding opportunity, please submit your CV today