Finance Manager

We are working with a leading construction company, based in Epping.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Manager's role will include the following duties:

• Direct management of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including contact with customers and suppliers.
• Monthly reporting on financial performance to group and to local management, within agreed deadlines.
• Maintenance of short-term cash forecast to identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Review and upgrade, including system implementation of financial reporting software (for example Xero, Sage 200, Sage 50)
• Timely completion of VAT and other statutory returns, in UK and Ireland
• Lead role in implementing single financial reporting package (e. Xero, Sage) following merger of two businesses.
• Complete integration of the company's financial reporting to reflect merger of two businesses
• Regular balance sheet review to demonstrate accuracy of source data
• Ensuring that financial transactions are accurately recorded in the financial reporting systems in place
• Overseeing documentation related to direct debits and other bank transactions.
• Further consolidation work required related to future acquisitions
• Support the annual budgeting process.
• Monitoring and reporting of capital investment projects.
• Assist with consolidation and reporting of other group companies' results.

The Ideal Candidate:

• ACCA / CIMA qualified accountant - (either fully qualified or part qualified)
• Accurate, efficient and organised with the ability to prioritise tasks as needed in a multisite environment.
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office and Sage 200, Sage 50 or Xero.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with external customers and internal colleagues at all levels.
• Assertive, professional, confident and diplomatic when liaising with both colleagues, suppliers and customers.
• Good communication skills - liaising with operational managers to ensure that business procedures are followed.