Finance Manager

Finance Manager

We Do Group are excited to be working with a market leading, industrial manufacturing business to hire a Finance Manager. This role has come about due to the current Finance Manager getting promoted to Finance Director!

As Finance Manager you'll be supported by a brilliant leadership team which of course, includes direct training and guidance from the new Finance Director.

The Role:

• Support the Business Controller in providing financial reporting to our head office in Bologna.
• Undertake the accounting for the UK and Irish branch, including preparation of the monthly accounts/flash reports and reporting into the Company’s financial reporting system, Hyperion, working to strict corporate deadlines.
• Support the preparation of monthly commercial reviews with the Business Controller, clearly identifying variances to expectations, and identify risks and opportunities for Board review.
• Monitor the costing systems, activities and transactions in the Company ERP system, SAP, to ensure accurate operation.
• Developing and managing the financial systems.
• Maintain relationships with the business (Operations and Sales) and supervise and develop 6 direct reports and 5 indirect reports.
• Undertake General Ledger and business analysis and assist with VAT returns for both UK and IE entities along with required input for CIS and Corporation tax.
• Prepare, check and submit payroll to external processing company. Prepare annual P1D workings and submit to payroll company.
• Prepare information for the budgeting process and the forecast updates as and when required, developing new models and reporting as required.
• Involve in Year End Closing, including dealing with Auditors queries and requests for information and subsequent preparation of the annual financial statements. Lead on internal audit requests/submissions.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting and compliance policies
• Identifying and highlighting areas of non-performance or profit opportunities
• Margin analysis by product, project, job, profit centre etc. and taking corrective actions

The Candidate:

• Part qualified ACCA / CIMA or qualified by experience
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and SAP would be advantageous
• High level of commitment, self-motivation and personal integrity
• Be a team player with the ability to communicate confidently with junior and senior
• finance and operational colleagues
• Ability to prioritise workload to ensure strict deadlines are met
• A good attention to detail together with the ability to question the status quo
• Enthusiasm, adaptability and positivity
• Able to simplify and present complex data / information in a clear and user-friendly manner, including to senior and non-financial colleagues

The Salary:

£50,000 - £55,000 + Profit Share Scheme (Paid twice annually) + Benefits

WFH - 1/2 days per week

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