What makes this role great?
* Non contractual annual bonus
* Contributory Workplace Pension
* Simply Health Cover
* Flexible Working
* 25 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays rising to 30 days (LOS)
* Holiday Purchase Scheme (up to 5 days)
* Staff Discount
Reporting to the COO, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing the Finance team, managing the day-to-day accounting operations of the business whilst also driving robust financial controls, commercial efficiencies and implementing consequential changes.
Main Duties:
* Manage, mentor and motivate the Finance team
* Lead the preparation and communication of the weekly financial KPIs
* Supervise the preparation and publication of all monthly financial statements to all internal and external stakeholders
* Co-ordinate the periodic financial reporting and review of Departmental performances providing challenge, guidance and feedback to all budget holders
* Ensure the completion of bank and balance sheet reconciliations
* Ownership of the annual budgets and quarterly forecast process covering PL, BS & CF
* Supervise the preparation of periodic VAT returns
* Oversee the preparation of year-end statutory accounts
* Manage the audit process and liaise with external partners
* Lead cash flow management, forecasting and delivery of initiatives to optimise cash flow performance
* Manage the financial risk of the company, working with other SLT members to create risk mitigation plans
Knowledge:
* Holds a full qualification in accountancy, certified through ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW
* Has excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
* Possesses mastery of Excel and accountancy databases as well as the ability to attain relevant information from different sources.
* Develops and delivers functional plans to achieve departmental objectives, utilizing operational analysis, business process efficiencies, digital technology enhancements and team development
* Contributes to the functional strategic development
Skills:
* Demonstrates strong leadership skills and brilliant active listening, creates a culture of giving & receiving feedback, embraces and leads for change.
* Works to tight deadlines and has the ability to juggle priorities
* Ability to build and own effective relationships within their working boundary to deliver results, challenging where appropriate. Grows relationships internally across different levels and with external stakeholders.
* Ability to look at the bigger picture, think things through and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
Behaviours:
* Is committed to the success of the team, leads by example and encourages a positive attitude in others
* Takes accountability for delivering team results and identifies opportunities to better meet the needs of stakeholders
* Manages relationships, takes on work & delivers the outcome, prioritising where appropriate.
* Demonstrates a flexible and agile approach to tasks particularly when faced with changing or challenging circumstances, and positively works with their team through them.
* Champions collaborative working within and across functions to deliver business objectives and advocate an ethos of strong team spirit
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