Dickson O'BrienCharacter World

 

Finance Manager

Cheadle, Cheshire

Competitive Salary

 

About our Client

Character World are the United Kingdom’s award winning number one licenced home textile supplier. Working with all the major licensors including Disney, Marvel, Lucas, Lego and Universal Studios the company is expanding rapidly throughout Europe.  With Private Equity backing and with a blue chip customer base including Tesco, Argos, Amazon and John Lewis, the business is targeting significant double digit growth for the current year.

The Role

The Finance Manager role will support the Finance Director and has a leadership role for the finance team and a key role in the wider senior management team of the business. The Finance Manager will be tasked with providing timely, accurate and relevant information to assist in the decision making of the business, maintain appropriate control of the financial process, and manage a medium size team. Responsibilities will include:

  • Production of the board financial pack
  • Management of a team of six staff with two direct reports
  • Develop improved reporting with the ERP system and Business Objects
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Application of balance sheet controls
  • Maintain the treasury function including cash flow and forecasting
  • Statutory reporting including overseeing VAT, PAYE and P11D compliance
  • Make recommendations to drive the financial performance of the business

The Successful Candidate

You will be a Qualified Accountant and be capable of proactive engagement with colleagues both in finance and the wider management team. You should have solid technical accounts experience gained within a commercial environment and be comfortable working in a hands on environment with proven staff management capabilities. You should have a strong commercial instinct with the ability to understand the financial drivers of business performance and be comfortable working in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment.

The successful candidate will be capable of taking on increased responsibility and rewarded with career advancements within the business

What’s on Offer:

This role presents an exceptional career opportunity to join a dynamic, successful and fast paced Private Equity backed business during a period of sustained growth. As the business continues to grow the Finance Manager role is likely to grow and evolve.   
Characterworld value their people, offering a competitive salary and a great benefits package with an excellent working environment. They also support personal development for employees.

All Third Party Applicants will be forwarded directly to Dickson O’Brien Associates Ltd