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Our client based in Uxbridge are seeking a Qualified Accountant / Finance Manager with at least 5 years post qualified experience to join them in a permanent position, you must be qualified to be considered for this position. Based on relevant skills and experience the salary will be circa £70k, this is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in the office and 2 from home. For more details please apply
Qualified Accountant / Finance Manager
Job Purpose
A Qualified Accountant reporting to the Group Commercial Finance Director. The primary objective of the role is to manage shared services costs and to prepare management accounts that are accurate and completed within reporting deadlines. Key individual in the budget process.
Main duties & responsibilities
- Working to support the Commercial Finance Director to ensure budgetary compliance and evaluate Cost saving opportunities
- Providing financial direction, support and guidance to the Heads of the various Shared service departments to ensure they are financially literate and operating efficiently with regard to established targets
- Production and analysis of monthly central cost reporting packs and forecasts for Shared services.
- Work with the Commercial Finance Director on strategy and key projects
- Lead Budget process (With the Commercial Finance Director and BUFCs)
- Work with Commercial Director to ensure that all key Financial deadlines are achieved & that results are accurately reported
- Assist with Financial due diligence of acquisitions & post purchase integration.
- Dig behind the numbers to understand key trends
- Any other duties requested from time to time, as might reasonably be required, commensurate with the role.
Person Specification:
At least 1-2 years' experience in a similar multi-site position
Strong commercial acumen
Evidence of success in meeting deadlines on all aspects of reporting and analysis
Evidence of active engagement with external stakeholders in commercial negotiations
Evidence of working closely with non-financial managers to improve performance
Strong excel skills and systems knowledge
Flexibility
Strong team player
