Finance Manager

A varied remit including month and year end activities (including management accounts production, reconciliations, reporting, forecasting & assisting with stat accounts preparation) as well as more commercially focused business partnering type activities and some engagement with external customers. A broad, newly created Finance Manager role (acting as a Finance number two) within a growing business offering scope for further progression in future.

Client Details

Our client are an innovative, growing business within the Property & Construction sector

Description

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with production of Management Accounts for several entities
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Cash flow forecasting
• Assisting with production of statutory accounts
• Purchase ledger and purchase order monitoring
• Maintaining transactional integrity and accuracy of reporting
• Assisting with production of budgets, forecasts and business plans
• Administering rent review processes in line with industry regulations
• Liaising and working effectively with internal Marketing and Sales teams
• Communicating with external customers on a semi-regular basis
• Some industry-specific reporting to regulatory bodies
• Other ad-hoc duties with an expectation for the role, and the Finance team itself, to grow and develop over time

Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) - newly or recently qualified candidates are likely to suit well
• Possess a strong, well rounded technical skillset and analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability
• Be a self-starter with the confidence to question the status quo, find efficiencies and work independently as required
• Demonstrate a flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and demands
• Have strong Excel ability (ideally including modelling) and ability to present using Power Point
• Be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively across all levels, both internally and externally
• Knowledge of the housing sector is advantageous but not a prerequisite

Job Offer

Our client is offering the opportunity to join their successful organisation on a permanent basis to form a key part of the Finance team during a period of growth.