Elevation Recruitment Group are pleased to be recruiting for a growing and successful service business based in Hull as they look to recruit a Finance Manager into the team. The role has come about due to a recent restructure of the finance team and the appointment of a new CFO. You will be working in a number 2 role and will help lead the finance team, responsible for managing half the team which will be a team of 6 reporting in directly. The company offers excellent benefits which includes: -

Competitive Salary: Of up to £65,000
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Private healthcare
Auto enrolment pension

The Finance Manager role will give full responsibility for all areas of controlling & accounting, treasury and management accounting & statutory accounts. You will also oversee the day-to-day delivery of the AP, AR, commercial support, project accounting, revenue accounting, and management accounting teams. Duties will include: -

Undertake day-to day coordination of the controlling & accounting, treasury and management accounting & statutory teams
Oversee the forecasting routines and disciplines of the business, including strategic forecast models and operations cashflow forecasting.
Oversee the preparation of month-end management accounts and preparation of finance packs for key stakeholders.
Oversee the portfolio of balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules
Oversee the statutory audit and R&D year end processes, ensuring these are planned and prepared in time
Improve internal efficiencies and reduce company costs
Put in place robust financial systems and processes
Review spending against budget, with individual departments
Undertake cost-benefit analysis for financial opportunities
Responsibility of the annual budgeting process
Support the company in taxation
Responsible for overseeing the financial delivery of key client contracts, reporting on accuracy and completeness of project revenues and project performance
Drive reporting transparency on costs associated to key assets
Responsible for flagging commercial risks and opportunities
Act as a finance business partner to operational leads within the business, building and fostering relationships with key internal stakeholders.
Interpreting and communication financial information to non-financial managers
To lead by example, driving a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative working
Understand regulation, legislation and industry developments and how they will impact the business

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

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
Previous experience of managing a finance team
Strong technical accounting skills
Excellent in the use of Microsoft suite
Experience of working in a fast-paced department
Knowledgeable regarding using financial software packages
Acting as strong team player and people oriented
Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
Proficient in financial modelling, forecasting and budgeting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships and effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
Strong commercial acumen and strategic business knowledge
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to persuade and influence
Be able to lead by example and manage others proactively

If you are interested in this exciting vacancy, please send in your CV asap for consideration.