Elevation Recruitment Group are pleased to be working with a successful and growing SME that has received substantial investment over recent years, with more expected so this is a great time to join them and be part of the journey.
They are currently looking to bring in a new Finance Manager to work in a number 2 role, reporting directly into the Finance Director.
The company offers an excellent benefits package which includes: -
Salary - Up to £60,000 (Dependent on experience)
Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office, 2 days a week WFH)
26 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) + 8 Bank holidays
Private medical
Death in service benefit
Auto enrolment pension
On site Gym
Free parking on site
You will support the department in the timely delivery of management accounts and related analysis. You will also be responsible for managing a team of 3; A Management Accountant, Finance Assistant and an Accounts Payable Clerk, overseeing the financial transactions. The role will have autonomy and you will have the opportunity to get involved in projects and enjoy a value-adding role.
An overview of duties and responsibilities includes:
Full production of Monthly Management Accounts
Ownership & development of the MI packs
Ensure an efficient and timely month-end close, within 5 WD turnaround
Reconciling MI pack reports to other business KPI’s to ensure consistency
Variance analysis vs budget, and providing detailed commentary on all key points
Presenting MI to Head of Finance with commentary (WD 6-8), ahead of monthly Ops board meet
Preparation of Budgets & Forecast
Preparation of Bi-Annual financial budget, including P&L, Balance sheet & Cash flow
Incl. departmental reviews with Head of Dept’s and assisting in presentation of dept budget requests to senior management, incl. business case, cost/benefit analysis as required
Presentation to Head of Finance & Leadership team with commentary
Audit, Tax & Statutory Accounts
wn the statutory audit from start to finish, including auditor relations, planning to completion.
Ownership of stat accounts for Group consolidation
Lead a corporate simplification project to rationalise existing corporate structure
Responsibility for simple group VAT return
Line management of an existing team of two, with potential to expand the team as the business scales
Preparation and presentation of Cash flow forecasting model
Ownership of all online banking, incl. admin maintenance and approval flows
Presenting payment run with commentary vs cash flow forecast, for investor approvals
Management of all bank covenant compliance.
To be successful, you will have the following skills and experiences:
Ideally CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA Qualified
Staff management experience
Good reporting skills
Good IT Skills (Particularly Excel as you will be working with large data sets)
Proactive approach
Strong communication skills
Confident and enthusiastic
Ability to present data to a range of stakeholders
If you are interested in this rare and exciting opportunity, please send in your CV today