Job Description
Global Marine Group have a requirement to work as part of the finance team with a primary focus cash management and forecasting, taking ownership of all cash management-related activities across the business. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure strong control, visibility, and management of cash, banking, and financial risk.
You will be responsible for preparing weekly cash flow forecasts, supporting the production of monthly management accounts, and maintaining strong banking relationships. The role also includes supporting Business Unit Finance Managers to ensure robust accounting, proactively reviewing balance sheet accounts, and maintaining a clear audit trail to support financial reporting and audit requirements.
Key Deliverables:
1. Act as the internal subject matter expert for all cash management activities.
2. Prepare and deliver accurate and timely treasury reports, including cash flow forecasts, variance analyses and bank reconciliations.
3. Monitor daily cash positions and manage short-term liquidity to meet operational needs.
4. Manage treasury operations, placing overnight deposits.
5. Maintain and develop strong relationships with banking partners.
6. Oversee bank account administration, including account openings, closings and signatory updates.
7. Execute payments, including wire transfers, ACH payments and other disbursements accurately and on time.
8. Complete Office for national statistics submissions.
9. Prepare and post journals as part of month end procedures.
10. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are resolved promptly.
11. Maintain monthly schedules in readiness for audit.
12. Support the financial reporting team during audit work.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Required:
13. Part qualified accountant (CIMA /ACCA / ACA) or actively studying.
14. Strong, hands-on experience within a cash management function.
15. Solid understanding of cash management, banking structures, FX exposure, and financial risk.
16. Ability to take ownership and act as the go-to person for cash/banking questions within the business.
17. High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
18. Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise with both internal stakeholders and external banking partners.
19. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
20. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
21. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ideal:
22. Knowledge of IFS
23. Multi-Currency experience
Location: This role is based in the Chelmsford office and follows a hybrid working arrangement, with working 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely each week.
We kindly ask that Recruitment Agencies, do not contact us regarding this role, as we will not requiring agency support at this time. If this should change, we will engage only with agencies on our preferred suppliers list. Thank you for your understanding.
About The Company
Global Marine Group offers over 175 years of engineering expertise, connecting continents, countries and communities. The Group delivers precision installation and 24/7 maintenance of subsea fibreoptic cables. The Group comprises of three specialist business units, Global Marine, SubConnect and OceanIQ.
With a global workforce of over 800 talented individuals, together the Group has installed over 330,000 kilometres of subsea telecoms cable, performed maintenance operations on 29% of the worlds fibre optic cables and has detailed data records on over 3million km of cable - 97% of all fibre, and 90% of all power cable including, over 6,500 historic cable faults.
The Global Marine Group team is full of passionate people, sharing a wealth of knowledge and constantly achieving excellence.
Employee Benefits:
24. Group Pension with access to Independent Financial Advisor
25. Life Cover – inclusive with Group Pension Plan
26. Private Medical Insurance and Medicash Plan
27. Dental Scheme – at a subsidised cost
28. Fitness Club Subsidy
29. X2 Professional Subscriptions
30. Cycle Scheme – As per the green initiative, approved by the Government scheme
31. Eye Sight Test contribution
32. Perkbox - employee discount scheme along with a Wellness Hub
33. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
34. 25 days Annual Leave
35. Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave per year
36. Long Service Awards
37. Reward & Recognition
38. Referral programme
39. Employee Assistance programme
40. 3 paid volunteer days
41. Free on-site parking - At all sites
Global Marine Group are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive for everyone. If you require reasonable adjustments for your interview, please reach out to during your recruitment process. We are more than happy to accommodate your needs to ensure you have the best possible experience during the selection process.