Finance Manager
- Recruiter
- Firefly Human Capital
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Salary
- £50,000 - £60,000
- Posted
- 10 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 17 Jan 2017
- Job Title
- Finance Manager
- Category
- Energy / Utilities
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Overview:
£50,000 - £60,000 + Competitive benefits
The Finance Manager will take ownership of the monthly and annual reporting cycles, ensuring accuracy and integrity of the management accounts and financial statements. As part of a small but growing team, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute across a range of activities with enthusiasm and flexibility, engaging proactively with the wider business and ultimately contributing towards the success of the business.
Responsibilities:
- Day to day responsibility for the General Ledger and general accounting functions across both Green Network Energy and in due course Green Network UK
- Maintain rigorous control over the balance sheet through timely and accurate reconciliations
- Timely and accurately prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in line with UK statutory and IFRS (in particular FRS 102)
- Support development of accounting policies and procedures including effective internal controls and documentation to ensure compliance with all designated laws and regulations for IFRS financial and tax reporting
- Support development and ongoing management of the Business Plan forecast model, maintaining up to date assumptions and providing ongoing variance analysis
- Develop and maintain appropriate performance MI framework and scorecards to track financial, commercial and operational performance
- Provide ad-hoc support and analysis to drive insight into business performance, opportunities and risks
- Support activities with external auditors and other advisors
Experience, Qualifications & Key Attributes
- Professional Qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) required with ideally 2+ years PQE
- Experience in the energy sector would be advantageous
- Robust grasp on principles of financial control and able to apply in an operational environment
- Solid knowledge in financial planning / budgeting and accounting
- Solid knowledge of Accounting and ERP systems, specifically Netsuite
- A confident communicator and excellent verbal and analytical skills
- Advanced modelling capabilities would be advantageous
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- The ability to thrive in a “hands-on” environment