Finance Manager

Location: Eaton Estate, Chester Contract: Full-time, Permanent, hybrid working At Grosvenor, we are a values-led organisation with a long-term approach to creating lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit. We are looking for a qualified and motivated Finance Manager to join our Finance team in Chester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant seeking a varied role that combines technical accounting, financial planning and analysis, stakeholder engagement, and people management.Main purpose of role Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, Overheads, Treasury, and Investments, working in a busy finance department the main areas of responsibility will include: Trust Reporting Overheads financial and management reporting Ad-hoc financial projectsThis role involves the management of one direct report, a Finance Assistant. You will be required to provide day to day hands on support and guidance and will need to ensure that skills within the team are continually being developed.Key responsibilitiesTrust reportingResponsible for preparation and review of inputs into quarterly management accounts, year-end statutory accounts, budgets and forecasts for a trust, ensuring a thorough review process is undertaken, and reporting deadlines are met at all times.Review of month end and quarter end journalsPreparation of trust management accounts and budgetsPreparation and review of inputs into annual trust financial accounts prepared under UK GAAPPreparation and review of monthly, annual, and 2 year-rolling cash flows to assess future cashflow requirementsOverheadsFinancial and Management Reporting Responsible for the effective management and financial reporting of overheads for the Main Fund to ensure they are controlled.Support operational managers throughout the budgeting and planning processes to ensure managers are fully engaged and take ownership of their budgets and plansTake ownership of all financial and management accounting and reporting for Main Fund including preparation of inputs into year end accounts and annual budgets.Provide best estimate forecast cash flows for Main FundProvide accurate analysis to the tax team to support the annual tax and quarterly VAT returns for Main FundPrepare reports that are clear, engaging and contain insightful outputOtherUndertake ad-hoc projects and assignments as required Challenge processes, ways of working and output and continuously introduce improvements Provide helpful, friendly and efficient service at all times and ensure information is provided to non-financial personnel in an ‘easy to understand’ formatAbout youWe're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a proactive and collaborative approach. You will have: A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Post-qualification accounting experience Strong management and financial accounting experience Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Strong communication and stakeholder management skills High levels of accuracy and attention to detail The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines A genuine desire to learn, develop and continuously improve Experience of trust accounting would be advantageous but is not essential. This is an opportunity to join a respected organisation with a long-term outlook, strong values and a collaborative culture. You'll be part of a high-performing finance team where your expertise will make a meaningful contribution, and where you'll have opportunities to develop professionally and broaden your experience across a diverse range of business activities.Benefitscompetitive salaryexceptional pension schemeenhanced annual leavesingle cover private medical insurancelife covermonthly wellness contribution to be used towards various flexible benefits.broad range of unique sports and social events throughout the year.We think this is a very special place to work. Our international activities span urban property, food and agtech, rural estate management and support for philanthropic initiatives - meaning we are able to offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. We are united by a common purpose: to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit, and this drives everything we do. It means that we put planet and people at the centre of what we do and why we want people with open minds and fresh ideas to join us.

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