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Sitting within a really profitable division of the Group, as Finance Manager you will report into the Financial Controller and the role will be a blend of key transformational projects, as well as BAU Finance Manager responsibilities, where you will be responsible for supporting in the production and review of the monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts as well as building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Client Details
My client are a well establish FTSE listed Retailer in the North West who are in the process of building a 'best in class' Finance team. With a number of interesting transformational projects happening across the Group, this is a fantastic time to join the business.
Description
- The initial focus of the role will be on a number of key projects being rolled out, including supporting the new fixed asset management system as well as supporting with the implementation of the local IFRS16 workings.
- Assist with the journal approval process, this will involve reviewing and reconciling the teams monthly/weekly workings to ensure the accounts are as accurate as possible and compliant with Group standards.
- Assist with the preparation of the divisions monthly management accounts.
- Responsible for timely and accurate submission to the Group team.
- Help manage the balance sheet review process, supporting the divisional accounts team to follow up on queries and assess accuracy of accruals/prepayments and challenging assumptions with relevant stakeholders.
- Complete detailed variance analysis, with supporting commentary and evidence for any adverse/favourable variances to budget and last year.
- Aid with the production of the monthly reporting pack for the division and preparation of any additional management information required.
- Responsible for producing monthly, half-year and year-end Group reporting packs.
- Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, identifying risks and opportunities and communicating these to the Financial Controller.
- Responsible for analysing key cost areas and provide challenge to the operational teams.
- Host regular meetings with key operational heads to gain an understanding of expected costs, highlight issues as they arise and challenge costs where necessary.
- Provide support with the preparation of annual budgets and monthly reforecasts.
- Ad hoc project work as required.
Profile
- Qualified CIMA/ ACA/ ACCA accountant.
- Experience of management accounting essential.
- Experience with working alongside and influencing senior stakeholders; both financial and non-financial.
- Experience of managing projects preferable.
- Strong analytical skills required to identify and remediate risks.
- Ability to investigate, understand and explain variances and overall business performance.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal required.
- Ability to prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work under your own initiative.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience of Oracle Financials and TM1 useful (though training will be provided).
- A positive, flexible, enthusiastic, and driven attitude.
Job Offer
A competitive salary, as well as healthy suite of benefits.
