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Head of HR and Partnerships at James' Places
The Finance Manager role is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic organisation in an exciting sector.
Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will be responsible for guiding and managing a team of 5 direct reports and ensuring the accuracy of financial information to key stakeholders is underpinned by strong systems, processes, controls and relationships across the organisation.
General Responsibilities:
Monthly Reporting
1. Review and challenge the monthly MI pack produced by the Management Accountant.
2. With the Management Accountant, communicate results to venue General Managers and Ops Director.
3. Perform monthly site visits with Group FD and maintain relationships between sites and the Finance function.
4. Update Group Forecast Model with monthly actuals.
5. Develop departmental P&L report for each venue (where appropriate).
6. Assist Group FD with production of a monthly Board pack (to be developed).
Weekly Reporting
1. Using available new systems and data, develop, prepare and issue weekly KPI report for all sites.
Finance Processes & Systems
1. Assist the Group FD in ensuring all recently-installed and implemented systems are being utilised to their full potential, maximising benefits to the Group.
2. Develop and implement imports from these systems into Sage to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Cashflow & Payments
1. Working closely with the Group FD, maintain and regularly update the weekly cashflow forecast model.
2. Working with the Accounts Payable Supervisor, agree weekly supplier payment runs.
3. Working with the Treasury Analyst, ensure all payments to HMRC are made in a timely manner.
Budgeting & Forecasting
1. Assisting the Group FD in the preparation of annual site budgets and forecasts, performing quarterly reviews and updates where necessary.
People
1. With the assistance of the Group FD, manage, coach and develop the Finance team to achieve their individual potential.
Experience/Background
1. Accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA.
2. At least 5 years’ experience working in industry in Finance Manager/Financial Controller roles – experience of working in hospitality is preferred but not essential. Experience of working with front of house systems (e.g., Avondata, Rezlynx, Opera etc.) and their link to accounting systems would be a significant benefit.
3. Advanced Excel skills are essential.
Personality/Character
1. Has presence and can build relationships at all levels quickly.
2. Hard-working and resilient with a “can-do” attitude.
3. Excellent problem-solving skills with good judgment and decision-making ability.
4. Effective listening skills and ability to coach others.
5. Motivated to deliver and maintain a positive outlook in dealing with challenging issues.
6. Is always discrete and demonstrates high levels of personal integrity and confidentiality.
7. Strong project management and personal organisational skills with the ability to balance a number of differing priorities.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Hospitality
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