Finance Manager

Fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a growing company based in Billericay, Essex, as a Finance Manager.

The purpose of the role is to:

Provide leadership of the finance and accountancy function to the Equity Partners and senior managers of the business. To optimise the Practice's financial performance and strategic position. Take overall control of the Practice's accounting function. Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth. Provide reports as directed and present to the strategic and operational boards.

A member of the senior executive team with responsibility for the financial health of the Practice. Combining operational and strategic roles, managing accounting and financial control functions, and establish a financial strategy for the profitable long-term growth of the business.

Principal Accountabilities:

Form a close working relationship with the Managing Partner, equity partners and senior staff.
Provide leadership to the Board's Finance and Accounting strategy, to optimise the Practice's financial performance and strategic position.
Take overall control of the Practice's accounting function by leading and developing the finance team.
Contribute fully to the development of Practice strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
Work with senior teams in each location to grow the business, formulating strategies and plans.
Take ultimate responsibility for the company cash management policies.
Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.
Corporate finance: manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate.
Insurances / Risk management.
Leading and managing the budget process. Preparation and presentation of the annual budgets.
Preparation/Submission of Annual Group Statutory Accounts Pack. Liaising with Auditors.
Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including customers and advisors.

Day to Day Accountability

Ultimate responsibility for financial control & reporting on a day to day basis
Meeting group reporting deadlines and Intra-group accounting and financial matters
Review and Report on monthly accounts & variances
Produce weekly KPI data
Cash management on a daily basis
Line management responsibility for Accounts Team (accounts payable and receivable, credit control, payroll and HMRC)
Formulation, and ensuring implementation of Credit Control Policy
Supporting the Management Teams in costing and margin analysis, as required.
Local relationship with the Bank
Budgeting for, reporting & monitoring capital expenditure: plan vs. actual
Company pension schemes
Act as Company Secretary
Present to Strategic Partnership Board monthly and Operational Board as directed.

You must be

Qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification
Excellent IT skills
Excellent reporting skills
Highly analytical
Exceptional communication skills

For package and more information then please contact me ASAP