Finance Manager
London
I am very pleased to be partnering with my client in the recruitment of a Finance Manager. Reporting into the MD the role offers a fantastic platform to grow and develop in a business that is a market leader in their field. The role offers a varied workload where you will have plenty of opportunity to develop yourself. Please find an overview below of the role.
Main duties:
Focus on daily and month-end accounting to determine results, including P&L (management fees, fee splitting, gross-ups, reclasses), balance sheet activity (deferrals, accruals), and accounts-payable/receivable cash application
Overseeing x2 direct reports
Preparation, review and distribution of the monthly management accounts, including analysing variances against budget in a timely manner.
Coordinate strategic financial planning for the company, including expenses, income, insurance coverage, objectives, tax status, and risk tolerance
Ownership of annual budget preparations
Support in delivery of stocktaking, including support of external auditor coordination, anomaly review, amendment and final posting
Preparation, review and submission of VAT returns and cashbook management
Support internal partners creating and implementing valuation models, measuring results, tracking performance vs. expectations, and providing recommendations for corrective action
Provide insights about spending trends, cost-savings initiatives, and margin opportunities
Utilise existing, and develop new, metrics for driving business performance relative to strategic priorities and minimising risk
Experience & Skills required:
Knowledge and experience of FMCG, Retail, Construction or Manufacturing background
Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA experience
Team orientated leadership
Proactive problem solver
Demonstrable knowledge of accountancy and finance best practices
Solid IT skills
A strong understanding of tax codes and laws
Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports
In-depth knowledge and ability in budgeting and financial forecasting