Opportunity
A unique opportunity has arisen for a talented Finance Manager to join a well-established and market-leading packaging business based in Stevenage, underpinned with a history of over 35 years never making a redundancy, alongside 34 years of community, charity, and philanthropy works. If you are looking for a company that recognizes and treasures its people as individuals based on their contribution and results, offering you peace of mind with unmatched job security, this could be the opportunity for you.
Job Profile
I am looking for a candidate with a great can-do attitude to join this elite team based in Stevenage. The requirement for Finance Manager has arisen through continued growth, expansion, and demand in both customer base and orders. The successful candidate will be CIMA or ACCA qualified with a demonstrable and proven track record of sustained employment in a similar role. The role will suit someone who enjoys a friendly and professional work environment and is able to manage multiple tasks at once, with strong attention to detail, as well as an ability to react positively to tight deadlines and work well under pressure. This role is office-based, and as such, the successful candidate must be prepared and able to travel into Stevenage. In return, you will be joining a friendly, caring, conscientious, and talented accounts team, with peace of mind of unmatched job security.
Primary Responsibilities
* Production of monthly management accounts for multiple group companies
* Oversee the daily postings of all ledgers
* Weekly cashflow forecasting
* Production of annual statutory accounts and tax computations for multiple entities
* Assistance with due diligence of potential acquisition opportunities
* Willingness to travel to group company offices if required on a pre-planned basis
* Responsibility for statutory filings of VAT returns and Plastic Packaging Tax returns
* Production of ad-hoc management reports and quarterly financial board pack
Skill/Experience
* CIMA or ACCA qualified
* Demonstrable and proven track record of sustained employment in a similar role
* An exceptionally high degree of numeracy and attention to detail
* Experienced and confident using SAGE
* A good communicator, skilled at getting information from a range of sources and departments
* Excellent time management skills and strong analytical skills
* Outstanding understanding of GAAP rules and regulations
* Thrives working both independently (a self-starter) and collaboratively
* Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize a workload
* Polite and professional phone manner, with flexibility and the ability to effectively perform multiple functions at a time
* Ability to react positively to tight deadlines and work well under pressure
* Maintain and develop positive business relationships with both internal and external customers
Hours: Mon - Fri / Bespoke office-based role, hours and package to suit you
Package/Benefits:
* 22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (Pro-rata)
* Health club membership, private health care, life insurance
* Interest-free loans to support with house purchases, holidays, etc.
* Unrivalled security of position - they have never made a redundancy in over 35 years
* Benefit from extraordinary learning experiences at our university breakfast meetings
* Free onsite parking
* Pre-interview "personality profile assessment" to ensure your success by matching your working strengths to the role
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