Finance Manager

REED are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager for a technology software provider based in Christchurch. This position will manage an existing team of 4, reporting into the Financial Controller. As essential part of the role will be liaising with the various departments within a larger staff team of circa 130. The role would suit a candidate with excellent people skills, self sufficient with an adaptable management style.

Finance Manager (x4 Direct reports),

Hours - Part time (30 hours per week) or Full Time hours – 40 hours per week

Christchurch Based - office based mainly - one day a week working from home

Key areas of responsibility for the successful Finance Manager will include:

Reporting and Compliance

• Overall responsibility for the delivery of the monthly management accounts, from month end adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations through to the provision of commentary and insights for internal stakeholders.

• Ensure the Group companies remain compliant with accounting standards and regulations.

• Manage the year end audit process and the primary point of contact for queries

• Preparation and filing of statutory financial statements

• Assist the Financial Controller with the preparation of VAT and corporation tax returns and ensure filed within specified deadlines.

Financial Planning & Analysis

Cashflow Management

• Manage, reconcile and control the sales/invoicing process.

• Regular review of aged receivables, working with credit control to ensure timely payments from customers.

• Regular review of aged payables, reconciling back to supplier statements.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Operations, to align financial strategies with business goals.

• Support the development and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs).

Team Management

• Direct line management of four direct reports, including coaching and mentoring so they can meet their career aspirations.

• Management of the Accounts Team email inbox, ensuring all queries are dealt with in a timely manner.

• Supporting the CFO, Financial Controller and Accounts Team with other day to day tasks and one-off ad hoc projects as required.

The successful candidate should have the following attributes:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 2+ years PQE.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a commercial business in an accounting function.

• Demonstrable experience of producing financial models, budgets, and forecasts.

• Proficient using MS Office with advanced Excel skills (essential) and Power BI skills (preferable).

• "Can-do" and proactive attitude to work, using initiative to move tasks forward and reach a conclusion.

• Tech savvy with a keen interest in eCommerce and an eye for detail.

• Ability to deal with large quantities of data.

• Methodical, self-disciplined and have the ability to prioritise own workload.

• Confident communicating with people at all levels.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: Dependant on experience - circa £55k

• Pension

• Health cash plan

• Annual leave of 23 days plus bank holidays increasing with length of service

• In additional to annul leave entitlement we provide your birthday off

• Ability to work from home on occasion to support family and personal commitments

• Discounts to leading retail, leisure and restaurant brands

• Company social events

• Free parking