Group Finance Manager

Robert Half have been retained by Barrettine Group in search of a Group Finance Manager on a full permanent contract. For the right candidate, on offer is a competitive salary of:

Up to £45,000 plus excellent benefits

Established in 1879 in the Bristol dockyards, Barrettine have a long and proud history of producing high quality household and industrial chemical products, from wood preservers & pesticides to bio renewable gels and liquids. The Group is renowned for its high level of quality and service that has resulted in strong, long-term relationships with customers; from small private companies, right through to blue chip multinationals across various industries. Constituted by four trading divisions, Barrettine has grown significantly and 'evolved with the times' throughout its' 144-year lifespan into a well-respected business, now operating on a robust model of Corporate Social Responsibility. At the heart of the business' values is taking ethical accountability toward stakeholders, the public, and the environment.

The Group Finance Manager will be responsible for a Finance Team of 5 people and reporting directly to the Financial Controller. This is a varied position where you will be overseeing Financial Operations, completing financial reporting, and preparing Monthly Management Accounts for all four companies in the Group. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of the Barrettine Group throughout all divisions, with a hands-on, proactive appraoch and determination to sustain and grow this thriving SME.

Role responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Processing of Payroll on a weekly and monthly basis for circa 120 employees
• Timely submission of VAT returns
• Updating cashflows daily and regular assistance with budget setting
• Daily bank and stock reconciliations
• Producing monthly reporting for all four companies in the group to include: profit & loss, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis
• Assisting in Year-End Audit as required
• Overseeing the Finance team, problem-shooting and supporting as and where needed
• Deputise for the Financial Controller as needed

Essential requirements:

• Experienced Finance Manager, ideally from a similar SME background
• Management/supervisory experience is preferred
• A dynamic and positive approach to work, adaptable to change and working in a fluid environment
• Inquisitive mindset; keen to thoroughly understand the wider business
• Confident with strong communication skills
• Good IT skills including MS Excel; working knowledge of SAGE X3 and SAGE Payroll would be beneficial
• A natural problem solver with excellent attention to detail
• Last but not least important, a positive attitude with a good sense of humour!

Benefits:

• Hybrid working once trained (likely available after 6 months) with a 4.30pm finish on Fridays
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• On-site parking
• Sociable team culture with annual work events

For the right candidate, on offer is a competitive salary of:

Up to £45,000 plus excellent benefits

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