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Group Management Accountant - Huddersfield - Number 2 to CFO

Group Management Accountant - Huddersfield - Number 2 to CFO

Axon Moore Group Ltd

Posted a day ago, valid for a month

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 8XT

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

This new role is a direct Number 2 to the CFO of a rapidly growing global manufacturing business based in Huddersfield.
The position requires a fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA professional with recent experience in a similar role within an international business, preferably with a background in manufacturing.
The role involves significant responsibilities including budget delivery, team management, and financial analysis, with a focus on driving efficiency and supporting key business decisions.
The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the seniority and expertise required.
Additional benefits include a company pension, flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and various employee discount schemes.

This is a brand new role that will be a direct Number 2 to the CFO of a rapidly growing, global manufacturing business based in Huddersfield.The business have gone through significant expansion over the last few years, and after recently securing private equity backing, there could not be a better time to join them in a senior finance position.The role will be hands on, commercially focused and integral is aiding key business decisions, shaping strategy, and working closely with the CFO and wider C-Suite in driving the business forward.You will also be heavily focused in people management and development overseeing a team of 9.Key responsibilities of the role include:

Delivery of group budget
Leadership on budget process, implementation and performance monitoring
Group cost control, policy implementation and process management
Managing team of 9, providing mentoring and career development
Month end close timetable – P&L and balance sheet – for approx. 20 subsidiaries
Group and subsidiary P&L analysis, including detailed gross margin analysis
Strong balance sheet controls and governance, ensuring accuracy of financial information
Supporting with year-end audit
Risk management
Business partner different HQ functions of the business
Continuous improvement of the company’s processes, driving efficiency throughout the group
Management of aged debt and shipped but not invoiced balances
Preparation for and attendance at subsidiary performance reviews
Dealing with complex accounting issues

The successful candidate will:

Be fully qualified ACA/ACCA/COMA - Essential
Have recent experience working in a similar role within an international business - Desirable
Have previous experience in manufacturing - Desirable
Have the willingness and ability to engage and influence C-suite - Essential

What's on offer?

Company pension
Flexible start & finish times
Hybrid working - 4 days office based and 1 from home
Flex long-weekend scheme
Childcare vouchers
Cycle to work
Company discount schemes

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