Finance Manager

My client are a well respected business based in Bradford with a turnover of circa £10m. They are growing rapidly both organically and via acquisition and now seek an ambitious Finance Manager to join their team.

Client Details

My client have a portfolio of properties used for leisure activities.

Description

Responsibilities include (albeit not limited):

• providing and interpreting financial information
• maintaining a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends
• analysing change and advising accordingly
• formulating strategic and long-term business plans
• researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance
• analysing competitors and market trends
• developing financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risk
• conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• managing financial accounting and monitoring and reporting systems
• liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out
• developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organisations such as the Inland Revenue
• producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines
• managing budgets ensuring that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements
• arranging new sources of finance for a company's debt facilities
• supervising staff
• keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation
• report to management of variances and the reasons
• assist management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction
• compile and report on key business metrics

Any other duties as directed by the Managing Director.

Profile

Skills required:

• Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience
• Commercial and business awareness
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Analytical approach to work
• Strong numeracy and sound technical skills
• Problem-solving skills and initiative
• Negotiation skills and the ability to influence others
• Strong attention to detail and an investigative nature
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• Ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships
• Capacity to make quick but rational decisions
• Potential to lead and motivate others
• Strong IT skills - experience with SAGE line 50 and Sage payroll ideal but not essential
• Project management skills.

Job Offer

Competitive salary and benefit.