Greenwell Gleeson are recruiting for an exciting opportunity working for a successful, high turnover business based in Wolverhampton to recruit a Senior Finance Manager. This is a genuine progressive opportunity to become no.2 to the Finance Director in 12-18 months time. The role offers a great salary and benefits package.The Senior Finance Manager role is to provide multi-disciplined support to the Finance Department. The role will predominantly focus on the technical aspects of accounting for projects, including contract statements, journal entries and reconciliations.ResponsibilitiesFinancial ReportingCorporate ReportingLong-term accountingBudgeting / forecastingStatutory AccountsTax ComplianceOperational accounting / Cost analysisManagement accountingBusiness partnering with other departments (contracts, programme management, operations, engineering)Reporting and presenting financial resultsLiaison with the Group Finance Team in East Aurora, NY, USSustainment of recent implementation of SAP S/4HANADevelopment of financial reporting schedulesDevelopment of internal controlsLiaison with Internal/External AuditorsMentoring a team of 3 Trainee AccountantsActing as delegate for the Reporting Manager and Finance DirectorPersonal AttributesWillingness to learn and listenGood time management with a pro-active approachProfessional and positiveA willingness to challengeEffective communicator - both written and verbalExcellent customer service/people skillsA 'can do' attitude and willingness to go the extra mile when requiredSkills and ExperienceExposure to a customer service or client relationship environmentAdvanced Excel skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain the numbersExceptional accuracy and attention to detailAbility to manage workload and a team playerAble to work to strict deadlinesKnowledge of US GAAP (desirable)QualificationsQualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)Greenwell Gleeson Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.To find out more about how and why Greenwell Gleeson Ltd process your personal data in line with the data protection regime please go to the privacy notice on our website www.greenwellgleeson.co.uk
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Greenwell Gleeson
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire WV6 7NR
£60,000 - £72,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Greenwell Gleeson is recruiting a Senior Finance Manager for a high turnover business in Wolverhampton, with a salary and benefits package that is competitive.
- This role presents a progressive opportunity to become the second-in-command to the Finance Director within 12-18 months.
- Key responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, and business partnering with other departments.
- Candidates should have a qualified accountant status (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) and ideally possess experience in a customer service or client relationship environment.
- The position requires advanced Excel skills, effective communication, and a willingness to learn, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
