Finance Manager

Job Description

The roleA hands on Finance Manager position, ensuring timely production of monthly Management Reporting, KPI’s and responsible for Cash Management. Providing support to the Group Financial Controller and Ledger Controller whom manages the Sales and Purchase ledgerfunction; assisting with query resolution as required.To develop and improve financial processes and controls and KPI reporting to deliver improved control, data quality and performance. Working closely with the wider finance team to deliver business objectives as identified from time to time.Duties and responsibilities

• Preparation of month end management accounts and supporting schedules in a timely manner sufficient to comply with internal and external reporting purposes.
• Month end stock calculations and journals, including accounting for payroll, prepayments, accruals, recharges, depreciation.
• Preparation of monthly reconciliations of key control accounts including all Bank reconciliations ensuring any differences are followed up and investigated in a timely manner.
• Actively assist with the preparation of forecasts and annual budgeting process.
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of VAT returns and related filings.
• Actively support, coach and develop the Trainee Accountant and proactively input into their annual review and personal development plans.
• Preparation and presentation of weekly cashflow reporting to the Group Financial Controller for 2 entities.
• Hold regular reviews with Ledger Controller on the Aged Debtors and Aged Creditors position and follow up on outstanding balances as required.
• Preparation of the weekly GBP/ EUR / USD supplier payments schedule and banking across the Group.
• Preparation of monthly intercompany recharges across the Group and reconciliation thereof.
• Preparation of other regulatory reporting and submissions as required including Plastic Packaging tax / National Office Statistic / Duty Deferment and other 3rd party stakeholder reporting.
• Supporting the Group Financial Controller with the Group and subsidiaries’ year end audit; and liaise with external auditors providing information and documentation as requested.

Criteria

• Experienced finance individual, having prior experience managing small teams. Supportive and hands on line management approach
• Confident and polite communicator; good organisation skills and able to demonstrate initiative and attention to detail
• Experienced with production and ERP systems, preferably Sage 50 / Hellenic/Navision
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office products including Excel
• Experience of FMCG and Retailer engagement
• Excellent troubleshooting, creative and technical problem-solving skills
• Willing to roll sleeves up and get things done
• Confidential
• Open to change and development
• Helpful and positive professional attitude to all work tasks no matter how tedious the job
• Prepared to escalate all items of concern to line manager
• Be approachable and work harmoniously and closely with all colleagues
• Conduct yourself in a professional courteous manner at all times
• Have access to own transport to allow full flexibility within role

Desirable experience

• Qualified Accountant is preferable or QBE
• Experience of manufacturing / agricultural industry

Keyskills :
Finance TeamFinancial ReportingFMCGVat ReturnsERP Software