Job Description
Senior Finance Manager
* Location: Brentwood
* Job Type: Full-time
* Salary: Up to circa £80,000
Reed Finance are partnering with our client who are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in our regional finance function. This position involves managing the finance personnel and function within the region, ensuring controlled finance processes and delivering accurate outputs in a timely manner. The Senior Finance Manager will be accountable for all aspects of the business unit's finance processes and will act as a business partner across disciplines, enhancing financial and business performance.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Act as deputy to the Finance Director, engaging in business unit management team Board meetings.
* Manage a team of 5 finance staff, fostering a positive and engaging environment, ensuring robust and controlled processes.
* Oversee the consolidated monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely closure of all sub-ledgers and general ledgers.
* Manage the submission of actual and forecast data to Division and Group, ensuring the accuracy of all financial data.
* Prepare monthly management reports for the business unit, including variance analysis and operational insights.
* Conduct monthly reviews of balance sheet reconciliations and work in progress (WIP), ensuring all financial entries and forecasts are accurate and timely.
* Collaborate with various departments to resolve any financial discrepancies and enhance financial forecasting and planning.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in financial and management accounting. Practice background would be beneficial.
* Proven experience in staff management and development.
* Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
* Previous experience in the housebuilding industry is highly beneficial.
* Excellent analytical skills and a process improvement mindset.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong leadership skills.
* Engaging and supportive work environment.
If you have experience working in the housebuilding space, potentially from a practice background, apply now for more information.