Company Details & Job Overview:

With state of the art facilities on the outskirts of Blackburn, this fast paced, highly successful group operate across the globe and continue to grow. Head office in the UK manages the central functions as well as the global network who continually evolve in-line with business requirements. Situated within easy commute from the M65, they are a business who strive on quality and actively seek to promote from within.

Benefits:
Flexible working pattern (Working within core hours whilst ensuring 5 days a week in the office)
Enhanced holidays
Bonus scheme
Life assurance
Bonus

Your New Role As Finance Manager - FP&A:

The business are expanding, and have a new opportunity available for a Senior Finance Manager with a group accounting department. In this role you shall prove to be an essential asset to the business, reporting into the Financial Controller you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance operations, financial planning & analysis, balance sheet reconciliations and identifying opportunities improve to procedures & controls. Based in the group structure, this role shall suit an adaptable and efficient individual with a strong finance background. As finance Manager with a focus on FP&A you shall monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company

Main role responsibilities:

Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports, providing key points and recommendations
Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
Provide data-backed recommendations to support effective decision-making
Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are prepared on a monthly basis, and that all balances are correct and differences investigated
Seek out methods for minimising financial risk to the company
Deep involvement in the year-end audit process on performance-related queries
Undertake various project work such as automation, systems (SAP/POS) improvement
Oversee and produce monthly Board Pack and Profit & Loss Account

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

Experience & Qualifications Required To Apply:

The ideal candidate will be an expert in their field, highly intelligent with strong technical accounting skills and a keen attention to detail. Formally qualified (ACCA ACA CIMA) with a proven track record of adding value in a similar role, you shall have a skill-set to enable you to lead on technical elements of finance in a group setting.

Salary And Reward On Offer:

With a competitive salary you will be working alongside like-minded professionals in an environment where there is opportunity to develop and progress. There are many on-site facilities and the office space is a collaborative area where divisions and departments facilitate and welcome interaction across all levels. There are a number of benefits and as the business continue to grow, so to will the ability to add value in a fast-paced, award winning business.

This role is being handled by Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.

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