Job Overview The Financial Manager will oversee the company's day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, month-end close processes, and compliance with accounting standards. The role requires a detail-oriented individual.
Key Accountabilities Take responsibility for the Month-End timetable, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are aware of timescales and that reports are produced on time and in line with agreement and Shareholder deadlines.
Strive to reduce the month-end timescales by implementing improvements in processes and systems.
Manage the cashflow reporting and forecasting process within the Central Finance team, including collating responses from Commercial, Operations, and Finance regarding likely billing, collection, and payments.
Minimise risk within the business by reviewing and controlling all items on the balance sheet.
Roles & Responsibilities Ensure accurate and timely reporting of key financial information, including financial analysis, projections, budgets and variances.
(weekly and monthly) Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts Preparation, analysis, and posting of journals at the end of the month.
Preparation and analysis of balance sheet reconciliations at the end of the month.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards.
Enhancement of existing processes and development of new ones to ensure the most efficient completion of duties.
Tracking of KPIs across the business Responsible for budgeting and cash forecasting Develop a close working relationship with the broader finance team to provide support as needed.
Coordinate statutory audits Oversee various finance team members PLEASE NOTE : Occasionally, your manager may ask you to do other reasonable tasks not stated in this job description but commensurate with your position.
The Company also reserves the right to review and update this job description to reflect the changing needs of the job. However, any significant changes will be discussed in consultation with you.
Person Specification Qualifications & Technical skills ESSENTIAL Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) Experience & knowledge ESSENTIAL Excellent verbal and written communication skills 2-4 years relevant post-qualification experience.
Proven experience in managing a finance team and driving best practice Proven experience in managing compliance with Internal Control systems and IFRS Ability to prioritise work in a fast-moving environment SAP/Sage/NAV or other major ERP Systems experience is desirable.
Working Pattern Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.