Time left to apply End Date: January 18, 2025 (27 days left to apply)
job requisition id R48225
Job Summary:
The Finance Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial health of the organisation. They will manage accounting operations, analyse financial data, and provide strategic insights to support business decisions and ensure compliance responsibilities are met.
Job Description:
Location: Aberdeen (Office Based or Hybrid) / UK (Remote)
Work Type: Full Time (5 days/week)
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
What will I be doing day-to-day?
As the Finance Manager, you will manage accounting operations, analyse financial data, and provide strategic insights. You will also lead a team responsible for financial accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and other finance-related functions. In a bit more detail you will:
* Contribute to the achievement of the company’s business objectives by providing strategic advice and guidance. Closely work alongside the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team to:
o Prepare detailed quarterly forecasts with accompanying analysis.
o Partner with managers on their function’s financials and propose steps to ensure business goals are met.
o Provide detailed financial analysis to offer useful insight to inform key business decisions.
o Provide variance analysis on monthly and quarterly results.
o Embed financial understanding at all levels across the business.
* Complete month/quarter/year-end closure activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
* Manage the accounting, fiduciary and statutory compliance reporting to ensure requirements are met.
* Manage risk for the function including ensuring compliance & regulatory requirements are met, and compliance with all Volaris and VBU policies and procedures.
* Develop repeatable, efficient, and effective processes, workflows, playbooks and best practices for the finance function.
* Manage key finance projects and engagements within the company to achieve on-time/on-budget/on-spec project completion to the business.
* Work collaboratively with sister companies and other stakeholders to share best practices and improvements.
* Lead a team of 2 direct reports, encouraging them to thrive within their respective roles.
What do I need to be eligible to apply?
We are looking for someone who loves numbers and ensuring financial processes and compliance are met. Along with this, we’d also love if you have:
* Degree in Accountancy or equivalent and at least 6 years of accounting/finance work experience, including completion of a relevant professional qualification (CA, CIMA, ACCA).
* Experience working for an organisation delivering business to business services.
* Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting.
* Experience in relaying financial information to non-finance managers and employees.
* Proficiency in financial management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and advanced skills in Excel for financial analysis.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
* Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
* Strong leadership and communication skills for managing teams and collaborating with cross-functional departments.
* An organised, disciplined approach to work with excellent time management skills and the ability to deal with multiple activities in parallel.
It’s not a deal breaker but we would really like it if you also had:
* Big 6 audit experience.
* Previous experience within the software industry.
How do I apply?
If you think you are the right fit for this role, please click ‘Apply’ and submit your CV via the online application process.
DRAMS reserves the right to enhance the criteria as necessary to facilitate the shortlisting process.
DRAMS is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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