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Joining a dynamic and fast-paced organisation, you will report to the Finance Manager and provide financial support and guidance to senior stakeholders across the business. You will be a proactive and enthusiastic individual, working within a busy and collaborative Finance team.
Client Details
Molson Group is the UK's largest independent supplier of plant and machinery for construction, demolition, recycling, and related sectors. Operating through 10 divisions and 13 service centres nationwide, it offers equipment solutions tailored to both commercial and environmental goals. With over 85 mobile engineers, Molson ensures optimal equipment performance. The company fosters a supportive, growth-oriented culture, emphasizing customer focus and innovation.
Description
Joining a dynamic and fast-paced organisation, you will report to the Finance Manager and provide financial support and guidance to senior stakeholders across the business.
You will be a proactive and enthusiastic individual, working within a busy and collaborative Finance team.
Core responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Supporting a business income stream across our UK & US operations, core responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Preparation and analysis of month-end results, including succinct, informative commentary
- Conduct regular operational meetings, to review and forecast financial performance
- Work with operational staff to improve:
- Group profitability
- Policies and procedures
- Understanding and use of Group ERP system
- Ensure all tasks are completed in line with the group month-end timetable
- Preparation of Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and resolution of any issues
- Preparation of formal budgets and reforecasts for income stream
- Providing weekly and monthly analysis to budget holders
- Continued review and development of processes
- ERP system support, development and maintenance
Profile
Professional experience:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 3-5 years' experience in a relevant role
- Strong experience in month-end accounts preparation, planning, budgeting & forecasting
- Experience in producing insightful business analysis
- Experience in analysing and interpreting large, complex data sets
- Strong IT skills including advanced in MS Excel
- Knowledge of Power Query, SQL and BI would be advantageous
- The ideal candidate would have experience in a multi-ledger organisation
Personal attributes:
- A resilient mindset and the confidence to challenge stakeholders where appropriate
- Ability to summarise information in a concise manner, conveying the message clearly to the end user
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate financial issues with non-finance professionals
- A can-do attitude and real flexibility to change and adapt to the day-to-day requirements
- Ability to build relationships and rapport with stakeholders
- An enquiring mind and ability to think broadly around a problem
- A proactive approach and the confidence to propose solutions
- Good planning and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines
- Good judgement and commercial awareness
Job Offer
The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a paid volunteering day
- A matched pension contributions scheme
- A discretionary bonus based on performance
- Hybrid working (3 days on site) in impressive offices
- A supportive and collaborative culture driven to help you succeed and develop professional skills and experiences.
