Finance Manager Payroll Accounting, Cashbooks and Supplier Maintenance

Job Description

Summary of the Roles main purposeTo manage the supplier master data for the group, ensuring the business and its suppliers receive an efficient service. To ensure controls are adhered to and risks are mitigated. Reconcile the Group Cashbooks and Payroll balance sheets.Principle accountabilitiesManagement of the Payroll and Cashbooks balance sheet reconciliation process, for all entities. Ensuring all balance sheets are reconciled periodically and bibles are accurately and thoroughly updated and reviewed on bi-annual basis.Ensure all controls are adhered to when creating new suppliers in Oracle, in line with the Control policy.Ensuring the periodic KPIs are met, providing commentary for any achievements / adverse variances in performance.Lead the supplier in administration process within Finance Operations, liaising with the legal team to ensure all relevant teams are aware. Management of 11 FTE, including recruitment, coaching and performance. Ensuring 121s are held regularly and colleagues have a development plan in placeTreasurer for the SSA - responsible for producing the finance slides at the quarterly meetings, periodic review of the SSA balance sheets and ensuring all statements are distributed on a timely basis.Develop strong business relationships with key suppliers and key colleagues in the business (Treasury, Payroll, Trading, Group Finance and Procurement).Work with Internal/External audit and Government Agencies to ensure that the correct processes are being followed and controls adhered to. Identify all resource risks; produce and execute succession plans and training plans for the area to mitigate risks.Measures of successAccurate and timely reconciliation of the Payroll and Cashbooks balance sheet accountsNo fraudulent payment errors madeFull adherence to the Control PolicySLAs maintained with respect to mailboxes and queriesNo overdue audit actionsColleague feedbackResources available to the job holderManagement of 11 FTESupport from Senior Finance Manager C6Level of decision-making authorityDay to day management of Supplier Setup and MaintenanceReconciliation of Group Cashbooks and Payroll Balance SheetsRecruitmentInput into new systems developmentCore areas of knowledge, skills and experienceEssentialStrong excel skills3-5 years experience of working in a Finance team within a Retail OrganisationAbility to see the big picture, manage the team future effectively such that it provides a good service to the businessVery good time management skillsGood level of impact and influenceHigh awareness of risk and control proceduresExcellent forward planning and organisation skillsStrong network and partnering skillsVery good communicator both orally and writtenEvidence of colleague management and coaching skillsDesirableDegree level educationQualified AccountantGood commercial acumenWork-life balance is important to us, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role. We trust them to decide how, where and when they work, combining remote and collaborative working with a flexible approach to hours, giving them plenty of time and space for life outside of work whilst delivering against our business goals. #LI-BB1