Finance Manager

Job Scope:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a key role within the Finance team, responsible for producing monthly management accounts whilst managing a Finance Assistant and supporting the Head of Finance on strategic initiatives and business partnering with non-finance stakeholders across the group.

Roles and Responsibilities:

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• Produce monthly management accounts, with supporting commentary and variance analysis
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• Partner with budget holders to ensure clear understanding of financial performance and budget monitoring information
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• Manage VAT accounting processes effectively, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures
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• Review and strengthen financial controls on an ongoing basis, ensuring they remain robust and scalable and support the implementation of new digital ways of working
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• Monitor expenditure against budgets, providing timely and insightful analysis
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• Work closely with budget holders to support effective financial planning, forecasting and spend phasing
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• Provide guidance and support to team members where required
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• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, proactively identifying solutions and enhancing service delivery
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Required Qualifications and Aptitudes

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• Experience is key - experience in a similar Finance Manager or Management Accountant role preparing monthly management accounts and managing and delivering month-end processes
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• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and financial practices
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• Confident and collaborative, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with senior stakeholders and as part of a team
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• Strong IT skills including Excel and other systems experience
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Employee benefits include

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• 25 days holiday
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• Pension scheme
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• Gym membership
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• Employee Discount Platform
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• £40,000 - £45,000 p.a
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