Finance Manager
- Recruiter
- Reed Finance
- Location
- Pudsey, UK
- Salary
- 40,000 - 50,000 GBP
- Posted
- 15 May 2022
- Closes
- 19 May 2022
- Ref
- 3100651379
- Job role
- Finance manager
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Manager
Reed Finance are partnering with a Leeds based distribution business who are part of an international group. They are looking for their next Finance Manager/Financial Controller to partner with a UK MD and overseas FD. The business is planning on doubling turnover over the next few years and needs a positive, hands-on Finance Manager to take the reins of a small team to drive the business through this exciting time. You will need to have a sharp commercial outlook and want to grow with the business.
Key responsibilities:
• Hands-on accounting and financial reporting for the business and their subsidiary companies. This will include working as part of a small accounts team to produce monthly management accounts, create presentations for the Board Packs (twice a year), and develop and maintain 3 year rolling pro-forma forecasts (balance sheet, cash flow and P&L)• Prepare annual budgets for each of the international entities and assist in rolling these entities into a consolidated budget (including Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and P&L)• Reconcile inter-company and foreign funds transfers• Focus on the profitably of the business model, working with senior management to identify areas of systems and cost improvements and increasing company profitability each year• Interface regularly with the corporate team, ensuring that monthly closing requirements, financial forecasting and any projects are met on a timely basis• Ensure the Inventory purchasing levels are accurate, as are costing and overhead allocations • Work closely with the FD in preparing for the annual audit
You will be able to demonstrate:
• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACMA) or qualified by experience• Operated within an SME environment • Proficient in accounting software applications (Sage or similar)• Advanced Excel to basic macro level is advantageous to assist building reporting models• Experience of International trading, including logistics and shipping will be advantageous• A working knowledge of FOREX and multi-currency trading would prove useful • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills• Results driven, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion• Critical thinking, analytical, confident and a commercially aware approach to decision making and planning• Self-motivated, success-driven, able to work independently and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Key responsibilities:
• Hands-on accounting and financial reporting for the business and their subsidiary companies. This will include working as part of a small accounts team to produce monthly management accounts, create presentations for the Board Packs (twice a year), and develop and maintain 3 year rolling pro-forma forecasts (balance sheet, cash flow and P&L)• Prepare annual budgets for each of the international entities and assist in rolling these entities into a consolidated budget (including Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and P&L)• Reconcile inter-company and foreign funds transfers• Focus on the profitably of the business model, working with senior management to identify areas of systems and cost improvements and increasing company profitability each year• Interface regularly with the corporate team, ensuring that monthly closing requirements, financial forecasting and any projects are met on a timely basis• Ensure the Inventory purchasing levels are accurate, as are costing and overhead allocations • Work closely with the FD in preparing for the annual audit
You will be able to demonstrate:
• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACMA) or qualified by experience• Operated within an SME environment • Proficient in accounting software applications (Sage or similar)• Advanced Excel to basic macro level is advantageous to assist building reporting models• Experience of International trading, including logistics and shipping will be advantageous• A working knowledge of FOREX and multi-currency trading would prove useful • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills• Results driven, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion• Critical thinking, analytical, confident and a commercially aware approach to decision making and planning• Self-motivated, success-driven, able to work independently and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment