We are looking for a motivated and driven finance professional to manage the day to day oversight of the company’s finance department, responsible for financial/management accounting and financial analysis.
* Managing the day to day financial operations of the business.
* Prepare detailed annual budgets and monthly rolling forecasts
* Cashflow management and reporting.
* Variance and costings analysis for GM review.
* Good understanding of financial regulations and legislation
* Ensure compliance with the relevant financial regulations (VAT/HMRC/corporate governance/internal control)
* Implement and maintain internal controls where required and oversee manage the internal audit process.
* Capex and stock management.
* Review and approval of supplier payment runs in line with group policies.
* Main contact to oversee all aspects of external and internal audits.
* Support strategic decision making through the analysis of data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
* Interpretation of operational and financial data, providing insightful information and scenario analysis to the senior management team
* Oversee the day to day financial activities (Accounts receivable and payable)
* Supervise and mentor the finance team, providing guidance and support.
* Development of the finance team in line with annual appraisal plans.
* Review and oversee period end.
* Preparation of period end financial reports (Flash file, forecast trackers, cashflow projections, performance reports, capex schedules, KPI reports etc.)
* Ensure all internal and external reporting requirements and deadlines are met.
* Oversee balance sheet, ensuring that any provisions are appropriate and any variances are identified.
* Preparation of the financials for capex justifications (P&L, cashflow, project NPV)
* Management and reconciliations of IFRS16 ROU assets and liabilities.
* Identification and escalation of financial risks.
* Provide cover for the GM when required for review and critique of tender costings.
* Other ad hoc tasks as required.
(The duties listed above are not exhaustive)
* Highly competent in Microsoft excel.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Experience with SAGE 50 an advantage (not essential)
* ACCA/CIMA part qualified/qualified or equivalent.
* Experience in the management and supervision of a finance team/department.
* Experience in budgeting/forecasting and financial modelling.
* Proven track record of financial analysis and reporting.
* Deep understanding of accounting principles.
* Experience and knowledge of International financial reporting standards, including IFRS16.
* Experience of being the main contact/lead for external audit.
* Excellent written and spoken English with the ability to communicate clearly and at all levels.
* Excellent attention for detail.
* Ability to work well under pressure..
* Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Must be proactive, methodical and results orientated.
* Highly organised, motivated and able to prioritise workloads.
* Ability to manage own workload effectively and work to strict deadlines.
* Ability to use initiative and identify solutions when a problem or difficult situation arises.
* Ability to demonstrate credibility to build professional relationships with both employees and managers.
* Ability to collate and interpret statistical data.
* Able to build lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders/suppliers.
* A team player and willing to develop others to increase team and individual performance.
Part time 30 hours to full time 37.5 hours per week