Our client, a leading retail company, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and support business growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-growing organisation, offering excellent prospects for career development.
Role Overview:
As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing management accounts, optimising financial controls, and providing key financial insights to senior stakeholders. This role requires a detail-oriented and technically proficient finance professional to maintain financial integrity and support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, and key financial metrics.
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior leadership, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
- Drive process improvements in financial reporting and internal controls, particularly in intercompany transactions.
- Conduct regular balance sheet reviews and ensure key financial controls are effectively implemented.
- Provide technical accounting expertise, ensuring adherence to financial policies and best practices.
- Assist in the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for multiple business entities.
- Support the year-end audit process, ensuring timely and budget-conscious execution.
- Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial controls and reporting standards.
- Support the Group Financial Controller with broader finance initiatives and strategic projects.
Qualifications & Skills:
- ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified, with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
- Strong experience in management reporting within a retail or consumer-facing business.
- Expertise in financial and management accounting, with a strong focus on controls.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to financial problem-solving.
- Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
- Experience in improving financial processes and reporting structures.