Finance Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group are pleased to be working with a successful and growing SME that has received substantial investment over recent years, with more expected so this is a great time to join them and be part of the journey. 

They are currently looking to bring in a Management Accountant (FC Designate), reporting directly into the Head of Finance.

The company offers an excellent benefits package which includes: - 

• Salary - Up to £50,000 (Dependent on experience)  
• Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office, 2 days a week WFH)
• 26 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) + 8 Bank holidays 
• Private medical 
• Death in service benefit 
• Auto enrolment pension  
• On site Gym
• Free parking on site

You will support the department in the timely delivery of management accounts and related analysis. You will be working closely with the Head of Finance to receive mentorship and development to work up to Financial Controller, responsible for managing a team of 3; A Management Accountant, Finance Assistant and an Accounts Payable Clerk. The role will have autonomy and you will have the opportunity to get involved in projects and enjoy a value-adding role.

An overview of duties and responsibilities includes: - 

• Full production of Monthly Management Accounts
• Ownership & development of the MI packs
• Ensure an efficient and timely month-end close, within 5 Working Day turnaround
• Reconciling MI pack reports to other business KPI’s to ensure consistency
• Variance analysis vs budget, and providing detailed commentary on all key points
• Presenting MI to Head of Finance with commentary (WD 6-8), ahead of monthly Ops board meet
• Preparation of Budgets & Forecast
• Preparation of Bi-Annual financial budget, including P&L, Balance sheet & Cash flow Incl. departmental reviews with Head of Dept’s and assisting in presentation of dept budget requests to senior management, incl. business case, cost/benefit analysis as required
• Presentation to Head of Finance & Leadership team with commentary
• Ownership of stat accounts for Group consolidation 
• Responsibility for simple group VAT return.
• Preparation and presentation of Cash flow forecasting model
• Ownership of all online banking, incl. admin maintenance and approval flows
• Presenting payment run with commentary vs cash flow forecast, for investor approvals
• Management of all bank covenant compliance

To be successful, you will have the following skills and experiences: - 

• CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA Qualified
• Staff management experience (Preferable)
• Good reporting skills 
• Good IT Skills (Particularly Excel as you will be working with large data sets)
• Proactive approach 
• Strong communication skills  
• Confident and enthusiastic
• Ability to present data to a range of stakeholders

If you are interested in this rare and exciting opportunity, please send in your CV today!