Finance Manager

Staff Counts Recruitment has partnered with a firm that specialises in the design and construction of bespoke play equipment and landscaping for tourist attractions, and we are searching for a Finance & HR Manager, to join their team in Bristol.

Responsibilities
• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
• Maintain the financial health of the organization.
• Analyse costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management
• Nurture a positive working environment
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs

Requirements and Skills
• BA/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Proven experience as a Financial Manager
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• At least 2 years of previous HR experience
• Strong Payroll experience
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases