Finance Manager

GRS - Global Recruitment Solutions

Posted a day ago, valid for a month

Basildon, Essex SS16 5UY

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Finance Manager will be responsible for financial planning and analysis within the Finances & Administration department, reporting directly to the CEO or Regional Head of Reporting.
Key responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, supporting budget development, leading the accounting closing process, and overseeing financial systems and procedures.
Candidates should be a partly qualified or qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant with at least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in a group subsidiary and with ERP migration experience.
Strong analytical and numerical skills, excellent communication abilities, and advanced proficiency in Excel are essential, with experience in Sage and/or Diamant being advantageous.
The role offers a competitive salary, which is commensurate with experience.

Job title: Finance Manager

Function: Responsible for financial planning and analysis.

Department: Finances & Administration

Report to: CEO / Regional Head of Reporting (functional)

Responsibilities:

Preparing monthly management accounts and other financial reports and presenting to senior management to aid with and advise on business decisions.
Supporting the development of the budget and controlling the performance of the business, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.
Leading the accounting closing process, ensuring the preparation of statutory accounts and supporting the Group’s consolidation process.
Developing and overseeing financial systems and procedures, ensuring they meet local statutory and Group’s requirements (including VAT filings and payroll).
Overseeing accounting/invoicing staff, providing guidance and support with day-to-day accountancy tasks.
Supporting the regional and group finance team on improvement projects (including migration of ERP systems).

Education, experience and skillset:

Partly qualified/Qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant.
Excellent analytical and numerical skills whilst maintaining a strong attention to detail.
Good communication skills, able to work with people at all levels.
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and work under time pressure.
Advanced level in Excel, experience of Sage and/or Diamant are considered an additional asset.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
Experience working in a group subsidiary and in ERP migration desired.

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