Finance Manager

Description:

Job Scope:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a key role within the Finance team, responsible for producing monthly management accounts whilst managing a Finance Assistant and supporting the Head of Finance on strategic initiatives and business partnering with non-finance stakeholders across the group.

Roles and Responsibilities:

* Produce monthly management accounts, with supporting commentary and variance analysis

* Partner with budget holders to ensure clear understanding of financial performance and budget monitoring information

* Manage VAT accounting processes effectively, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures

* Review and strengthen financial controls on an ongoing basis, ensuring they remain robust and scalable and support the implementation of new digital ways of working

* Monitor expenditure against budgets, providing timely and insightful analysis

* Work closely with budget holders to support effective financial planning, forecasting and spend phasing

* Provide guidance and support to team members where required

* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, proactively identifying solutions and enhancing service delivery

Required Qualifications and Aptitudes

* Experience is key - experience in a similar Finance Manager or Management Accountant role preparing monthly management accounts and managing and delivering month-end processes

* Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and financial practices

* Confident and collaborative, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with senior stakeholders and as part of a team

* Strong IT skills including Excel and other systems experience

Employee benefits include

* 25 days holiday

* Pension scheme

* Gym membership

* Employee Discount Platform

* £40,000 - £45,000 p.a