Overview of Role
This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance team, ensuring that all aspects of financial and management accounting are delivered to high professional standards.
The candidate should be able to contribute to the strategic financial planning of the organization and ensure that the finance team delivers results in a timely manner. They will oversee financial reporting, risk management, cash flow control, and compliance, while supporting strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Control & Reporting
o Oversee the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
o Lead the preparation of management accounts, statutory accounts, and board reports
o Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with IFRS/GAAP and regulatory requirements
o Coordinate and manage external audits, acting as the key point of contact
2. Risk Management & Credit Control
o Develop and enforce risk assessment frameworks for new customer onboarding
o Oversee credit control & collections, minimizing bad debt exposure
o Work collaboratively with the Membership team and Business Development Managers to develop a wider understanding of risk to the co-operative
3. Financial Planning & Strategy
o Partner with the business to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
o Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiencies
4. Treasury & Cash Flow Management
o Ensure liquidity management and optimal cash flow forecasting
o Oversee banking relationships and treasury operations
5. Leadership & Process Improvement
o Lead and develop a high-performing finance team (accounting and credit control)
o Drive automation and finance technology improvements
o Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring efficiency in financial processes
Person Specification
Skills:
* Strong IT and data presentation/analytical skills, including Microsoft Office – especially Excel
* Excellent attention to detail, together with a ‘can-do’ attitude in resolving issues
* Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
* Strong leadership skills with a commercial mindset
Experience:
* Experience in a fast-paced £100m+ turnover business
* Team management
* Hands-on experience of NetSuite - desirable
* Track record in risk management and credit control - desirable
Qualifications:
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in a senior finance role
Personal Attributes:
* Confident at communicating in a professional manner with all of our stakeholders
* Drive, enthusiasm, and resilience for working in a multi-faceted and challenging environment
* Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success
* Commitment to attain delivery goals and personal objectives
* Team-oriented, able to establish rapport and become part of an engaging team
* Initiative and self-confidence
* Views problems as challenges that we work together to resolve
Benefits
Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Additional Benefits:
* 8% employer pension contribution
* 26 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays. This rises with each year of service by an additional day, up to 7 extra days
* Have your birthday off as an extra day’s holiday, if it falls on your working day
* Free lunch daily from our onsite Café
* AF Membership (giving discounts at hundreds of retailers and suppliers)
* Life assurance
* Health Insurance
* Discounted gym membership
* Cycle to work scheme
* Hybrid working
* Free onsite parking
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