Finance Manager

Job Description

Finance Manager (Control & Reporting) - FTCLocation: HarrowBusiness Area: Bakkavor Bakery - PizzaContract Type: Fixed Term Contract (10 months)Were the biggest name youve never heard of. Youve probably eaten our food - you just didnt realise it. We make innovative fresh products, with around 18,500 colleagues working across the UK, US and China. We’re the market leader in the UK fresh preparedfood industry supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers (including Tesco, M&S, Sainsburys and Waitrose). We’re ambitious. We’re full of ideas. And we’re ready for more people who share our values and passion for qualityto join us.The RoleWe’re proud to offer you a career with real scope for development. To reward your hard work and ambition as a talented Finance Manager with plenty of support and opportunity. And empower you to drive your own success and create a career you can be proudof too.In this busy and exciting role, you will become a key member of the Pizza Finance Leadership team, responsible for ensuring the business has adequate financial, balance sheet and risk controls in place.Managing the Financial Accounts and Ledger team for a multi-site c£250m turnover business and optimising the cash and working capital position - will be top of your agenda. As will, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting (P&L, all Balance Sheet areas,EBITDA reconciliations and supplementary reporting).AccountabilitiesSales Ledger / ARAccuracy of customer invoicing, EDI transmissions & customer portal reconciliations, credit control and timely resolution of payment disputes (debit notes)Purchase Ledger / APInvoice matching efficiency, vendor maintenance controls, query resolution, ensuring timely payments to vendors within cashflow constraintsCashflow & Working CapitalMonthly cashflow forecasts reflecting site WC improvement plans, analysis of weekly variances to forecast, review & analysis of inventory, debtor and creditor days, provision of commentary on WC variances to Group FinanceMonth-end SubmissionsPreparation of monthly financial statements from a finalised TB, submission into Cognos, preparation of supplementary reporting, provision of commentary on variances to prior month, prior year and in yearBalance Sheet ControlReview and approval of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and BV standard audit packs, escalation and investigation where necessary to resolve queriesFixed AssetsMaintenance of BV fixed asset management software, obtaining approval for planned capital projects using BV approval system, ensuring accurate accounting on project type, asset lives, write-up process and depreciation; reviewing planned spend on live projectsPeople ManagementManage the Financial Accounts & Ledger function - lead, motivate and inspire direct reports to achieve personal development and continual improvementAbout youIdeally, will have previous experience within a similar role (manufacturing sector and / or dealing with supermarkets as customers), a professional accountancy qualification and a strong financial accounting background.The ability to communicate effectively and influence at all levels of the organisation - will be key.What you can expect from usWhen joining us you can expect a competitive salary, a strong benefits package and excellent career progression prospects across the Bakkavor group.Proud to be BakkavorWe’re proud to deliver outstanding quality, service, and value to our customers. We’re proud to be the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK. And we’re proud of the hard work, quality focus and loyalty of our people. Join our team and we’ll makeyou proud too.

Keyskills :
Accounting Balance Sheet Cash Flow Purchase Ledger Sales Ledger Working Capital Management Month End Close