The Vacancy
Transaction Finance Manager
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Company Overview:
AmcoGiffen's project and framework portfolio typically consists of infrastructure and capital delivery projects, asset maintenance frameworks, maintenance and renewals of transport and railway infrastructure including but not limited to; bridge re-construction/replacement, upgrades and refurbishments, station work (platforms etc.), access for all schemes, structures including overbridges and under bridges, tunnels and footbridges.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Transaction Finance Manager / Transaction Services Manager to join our central finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Purchase Ledger and Cost Management teams, ensuring accurate data management and alignment with the organisation's financial objectives. This role is crucial for driving collaboration between these work streams and ensuring sound financial controls.
Key Responsibilities include:
Team Management:
1. Lead and develop direct reports, ensuring ongoing support and personal development.
2. Conduct Performance Development Reviews (PDRs) setting clear Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) aligned with business goals.
3. Foster a collaborative environment among the team members and relevant stakeholders, promoting the company's SPIRIT values.
Audit & Tax:
1. Assist in the financial and statutory account audits in collaboration with the Financial Controller.
2. Support the Commercial teams in managing external contract audits as necessary.
3. Ensure timely submission and payment of monthly CIS tax returns, resolving any discrepancies.
Purchase Ledger and Cost Management:
1. Partner with the Financial Controller to enhance Transaction Services, focusing on Purchase Ledger and Cost Management.
2. Build strong relationships with stakeholders and act as a liaison for Transaction Services.
3. Ensure effective collaboration between Cost Management and Procurement & Supply Chain teams to identify savings and improve efficiencies.
4. Oversee efficient cost management processes, including GRNI/accruals management and losses/damages reporting.
5. Manage and control the Purchase to Pay process, ensuring timely payments and effective risk management through appropriate segregation of duties.
6. Conduct reconciliation of sub-ledgers to the general ledger and enhance the end-to-end process to identify efficiencies.
Business Projects:
1. Contribute to business improvements and system implementations, particularly with the COINS ERP system.
2. Guide team involvement in relevant project meetings in accordance with business objectives and OKRs.
Other Key Tasks:
1. Maintain and update the company's financial policies and process maps.
2. Promote best practices and continual improvement in financial processes.
3. Act as a visible finance representative, addressing internal team queries and issues.
4. Collaborate with the Financial Controller to fulfill key financial function objectives.
5. Perform other duties as required by line management.
Requirements:
1. Proven experience in IT/ERP project implementations.
2. Significant experience in a senior finance role within a project-based or project accounting environment.
3. Strong proficiency in Excel and data analytics.
Benefits:
1. Competitive salary based on experience.
2. 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
3. Up to 3 volunteering days per year.
4. Company contributory Pension scheme.
5. Life Insurance coverage.
6. Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards.
7. Generous employee referral scheme.
8. Support for personal and professional development, with clear pathways for career progression.
9. Ongoing learning opportunities.
10. A culture prioritising workplace safety.
11. Employee forums to voice opinions and feedback.
If you're a finance professional with a strong background in project-based accounting and IT systems implementation looking to make a positive impact in the construction industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with AmcoGiffen. Your expertise can help shape our financial future and contribute to our ongoing success.
The Company
Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.
We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn't matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.
Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:
tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk
Recruitment Manager
The Benefits
We offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary, and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including:
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Westfield health scheme
Minimum 25 days' holiday
Private medical insurance
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