Job Description
About The Role\nReporting into the Director you will be working in a number 2 role, overseeing the production of the monthly management accounting pack as well as supporting the Director in terms of driving business strategy. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of 16 with plans to expand this further.\nThe role is fundamental in providing accurate financial reporting, enabling the business to make decisions based on robust financial information\nHead of Finance - The Role:\n\nYour ultimate goal is to ensure a reliable, efficient, innovative and cost-effective finance and reporting function that enables our business to achieve its growth objectives\nMonitoring and evaluating financial information systems and processes, as well as suggesting improvements\nTake responsibility for monitoring and managing the output of the finance team to ensure that it is sufficiently resourced, is operating efficiently and effectively, including management accounts, purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, and stock control\nPrepare periodic financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis with supporting commentary for the senior leadership team\nTake responsibility for both financial and non-financial controls across the business to manage both commercial and fraud risks.\nWork with the IT department to seek efficiency gains in all business processes\nWork closely with the IT department to implement and enhance system-based controls\nDevelop improved information reporting to support commercial decisions and help identify opportunities to enhance profitability within the business\nDevelop financial forecasts and modelling for potential business opportunities and future growth\nUltimate accountability for core finance and reporting tasks ensuring the delivery of finance services; maintains pace with the pace of the business.\nImplement corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls.\nPrepare agreed reports for senior management, as required.\nWork closely with credit control to support decision making on overdue accounts, setting of credit limits and review and maintain credit insurance to reflect customer spend / risk exposure.\nReview company VAT returns.\nReview company PAYE/NI returns.\nBe responsible for the management and maintenance of the company's accounting systems including payroll and payment processing software.\nManage and calculate supplier rebates. Skills required:\n\nMust be a qualified accountant\nBe a committed team player with strong and proven team leadership experience\nHands - on approach with the ability and desire to delve into detail when required\nProven commercial acumen\nStrong communication skills, with the ability to network comfortably across the business.\nAbility to communicate clearly and effectively complex financial information to all relevant internal and external stakeholders\nStrong IT skills - specifically excel\nPrevious relevant industry knowledge, desirable.\n\nBenefits\nWhat you’ll get in return for your commitment:\n\nStaff Discounts\nHealthcare Cash plans\nA company pension scheme\nLife Cover\nAccess to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services\nDiscounts on 100's of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping\nRole specific training and development\nProactive promotion of internal candidates\nPaid Breaks\nFree Tea & Coffee\n\nAbout The Company\nWhere you’ll be working:\nMachine Mart are the UK’s leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With stores nation-wide and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth