Finance Manager

Title: Finance Manager

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000, plus car, bonus, pension and private medical insurance

Location : Warrington

Post type : Permanent

Oliver James Associates is proud to be working with one of the UK's leading construction businesses. This will be a key position over the coming years, as the company looks to increase revenue, improve profitability and Return on Investment.

There will be a lot of financial and commercial support to the business, as well as various projects, aimed at improving margins and efficiency. There will also be a requirement for some Management Accounts responsibility, assisting in the construction of the monthly accounts. The role will involve some travel in order to support operations

Main Responsibilities

• Financial support to key operational managers of the business
• Assist in commercial decision making
• Competitor analysis and measurement of our business
• Analysis and due diligence of potential acquisitions
• Involvement in various ad hoc projects
• Budgeting
• Ownership and review of some areas of the P&L and BS
• Month End and Board Pack reporting
• Liaising with external auditors
• Cashflow forecasting

Successful Candidate

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Fully qualified accountant with 1-2 years PQE
• Big 4 preferable
• IT literate - Microsoft Excel, Word and Access

Communication

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Able to communicate at all staff levels
• Strong presentational skills
• Able to work as part of a team

Organisation Skills

• Strong time management capability
• Able to prioritise demands and manage own time effectively

Additional Information

• Self motivated
• Have strong interpersonal skills and can influence people at all levels
• Be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of both management and financial accounting
• Be able to work under own initiative, getting involved in various projects if required
• This is a very good long-term opportunity with a high profile role within a leading employer