You’ll play a key role in managing every pound at AO, making a significant impact on our financial success. We’re looking for a strategic finance leader who thrives on delivering exceptional financial control, reporting, and insights.
Shaping our finance operations, optimising cash management, and elevating our management and statutory accounts - all while developing a high-performing team that’s second to none.
Our people are our superpower, and we’re unstoppable when we’re together! We want your ideas to flow, and what better way to make that happen than being under the same roof, where our culture fuels creativity, collaboration and growth.
Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing
* Lead & Develop: Inspire and develop the finance team, creating a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. You’ll set the tone, drive change, and empower your team to excel.
* Financial Control & Reporting: Own the numbers - from KPI reporting and monthly management accounts to statutory accounts. You’ll ensure timely, accurate, and insightful reporting that drives the business forward.
* Balance Sheet Accountability: Maintain robust controls, ensuring our balance sheet is rock solid and aligned with accounting standards.
* Month-End Mastery: Oversee the timely close of month-end ledgers and deliver clear, concise reports that drive decision-making.
* Forecasting & Analysis: Collaborate with internal teams to produce weekly P&L forecasts, rolling monthly forecasts, and analyse variances to keep us on track.
* Cash Management: Keep our cash flow healthy by managing debtors, creditors, and working closely with the AO treasury team.
* Tax Compliance: Partner with our Tax department to ensure all tax obligations, including VAT, PAYE, and corporation tax, are met without a hitch.
* Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the production of annual budgets and three-year P&L & Cash forecasts in partnership with the Commercial Team.
* Process Improvement: Be a champion of change, identifying and implementing process improvements that drive efficiency across the finance function.
* Project Leadership: Lead the financial side of new projects and business initiatives, providing the strategic insight to guide us to success.
A Few Things About You
* ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or equivalent with several years post-qualified experience.
* A Strong Communicator: You’ll be the go-to person for financial insights, able to translate numbers into a story that all our stakeholders can understand and act on.
* A Proactive Problem-Solver: You take ownership, use your initiative, and maintain focus under pressure to find effective solutions.
* A Supportive Leader: You inspire those around you, delegate effectively, and help others view change as an opportunity for growth.
* Detail-Oriented & Deadline-Driven: With a keen eye for detail, you manage your time well and ensure that key deadlines are met, every time.
* A Positive Attitude: You embrace challenges with enthusiasm, staying calm under pressure and always striving for win-win outcomes.
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