Looking for a qualified accountant with experience at Finance Manager level to work for a Global Energy & Waste Management Company from their Cannock Office. Contract is signed off for 6 months and likely to be extended or go permanent.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a highly visible member of the Finance team; you will liaise with senior budget holders in the business.
A Key role, providing services directly to the companies’ Executive Committee.
The role holder will be accountable or various aspects of the management accounting reporting processes that are undertaken at the Finance Shared Service Centre.
Hybrid working, typically 2 days in the office a week.
Key responsibilities:
This includes:
- Budgets/Forecasts
- Monthly Management Accounts
- Assisting with quarterly deep dives on Corporate Overhead accounts
- Business Partnering
- Facilitation of Audits
- Documentation of current work processes
In a cross-trained team, the role holder will be involved in the following responsibilities to varying degrees.
What are they looking for:
- Qualification with a recognised UK accounting body e.g ACA, ACCA, CIMA
- Prior industry Experience as Finance Manager for major business / organisation
- Experience of managing and motivating staff (accountants)
- Experience of working with senior stakeholders
- Good business acumen; ability to understand the workings of a diverse range of business units
- Must be eager to help move the team forwards.
- Committed to delivering within set deadlines
- Willing and able to document, in a detailed way, current work processes
- Demonstrate strong communication skills with all levels of stakeholders
- Must be confident and a self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment
- Sound technical accounting skills
- Proficient in manipulating and reporting on large volumes of data efficiently
- Experience with some form of financial system e.g. SAP, SAGE, Workday
- Multi-site account management / Business Partnering
- IT literacy, spread sheet skills including at least intermediate skills with Excel (- including pivot tables and formulae)
Why Work for them
This company are proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+. This accolade further demonstrates their commitment to their people and actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working.
We are the UK leader in Environmental Solutions. We offer services and expertise in waste, water, and energy management helping to build a more sustainable future. As a global organisation, our work focuses on delivering simple but innovative solutions to preserving natural resources, reducing pollution, and protecting our environment.
We live in a world that needs to take care of its resources, and our mission is to 'Resource the World'. Improving communities and protecting the environment are right at the heart of our business.
It takes more than just words and ambition to achieve this, it takes the daily efforts of thousands of people across the UK to bring it to life. Together our employees make our communities better. They are the resourcers, behind the resources.
It is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
This contract could well develop into a permanent position
What can they offer you:
- 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Generous bonus scheme
- Access to our company pension scheme
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential