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- Responsible for overseeing a small team to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and in line with deadlines
- Responsible for delivering the Management Accounts for the relevant division of the business
- Accruals, prepayments and P&L analysis
- Variance analysis and reviewing to forecast models
- Developing and designing cost reporting for the business, including analysis against budget and working with relevant stakeholders to understand the cost base, challenge spend and help to forecast future costs
- Responsible for Balance Sheet and Control Account reconciliations and review
- Completion of monthly VAT submissions
- Continuous improvement and development of the team, supporting with ongoing study and mentoring
- Developing internal controls and processes and ensuring all are adhered to consistently both within the Finance team and other teams in the business
- Assisting with Financial Year End and Annual Audit
- Collaborate with other departments to develop key relationships within the business
- Assisting the Finance Manager/Financial Controller with providing financial information to the business and completing ad-hoc financial and business projects
- Preparation and review of other key financial reports as required
- “Can do” approach with tenacity and strong desire to develop personal skills and experience in a dynamic, commercial environment
- Diligence to ensure work is completed to the highest standard; accurately and efficiently
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Takes full ownership of own role and objectives
- Team player – “hands on, sleeves up” approach
- Versatility and flexibility - ability to adapt to changes in agenda and task requirement
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Confident in own abilities but prepared to listen to, and learn from, managers and colleagues with more experience
- Inquisitive – prepared to question the status quo whilst maintaining respect for the views and decisions of your colleagues
- Part Qualified, or soon to be qualified, ACCA, CIMA, ACA – minimum 3 years working in a relevant role
- Experience of managing a team and developing colleagues
- Commercially focussed
- Ability to communicate confidently with people at all levels
- Attention to detail in all aspects of role – consistently produces work to the highest standard
- Ability to use Excel at an advanced level
- Able to prioritise work based on deadlines and importance
- Strong personal drive
- Proactive in seeking guidance when working beyond current knowledge or experience
- An inquisitive approach to all aspects of role and willingness to challenge the status quo
- Experience in driving process change and ensuring a good control environment within the finance team
- A proven problem solver - proactive in identifying issues within area of responsibility, recommending solutions and in implementing agreed recommendations
