Harper May is presently collaborating with a leading transportation company dedicated to providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to their clients. They are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Finance Business Partner to join their team.In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and providing actionable insights to support business decisions within the financial services division.Key duties:• Monthly Business Performance & Reporting• Run the month-end ‘Flash’ process detailing the expected month-end close position to the Group Executive Committee• Prepare monthly Finance report outlining key financial performance metrics for delivery to the Executive Committee• Provide timely commentary and variance analysis to support understanding of financial performance against budgets, forecasts and prior year• Work with Investor Relations to provide them with all information required• Support the annual budget process including consolidation of results, challenging submissions and putting together presentations which draw out key messages• Work on quarterly forecasts and aid the communication of results to senior stakeholders• Refine and improve existing processes and challenge outputs to create relevant and value-adding analysis• Simultaneously, you will be leading the financial reviews with internal teams and external bodies, providing relevant insight and detail of financial outputs.• Gain an understanding of each of the businesses within the Group and demonstrate an understanding when pulling together analysisRequirements:• Hold an accounting qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent (ACA preferred)• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills all levels. This should include Customers, 3rd party representatives, other business & functional leaders, and key support personnel.• Successful relevant experience working in a complex financial environment including demonstrable experience in managing business risks, professional financial control, and forward planning.• Demonstrable record of budget management, governance, and ability to understand and interpret commercial and financial landscapes (budgets, forecasts, actual status).• Significant experience in managing ambiguity in a financial environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills.• Excellent technical Financial and Accounting knowledge and application of that knowledge in a complex and commercial environment.....Read more...
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW / INITIALLY 1 DAY PW FROM HOME
£60,000 to £65,000 + BENEFITS
THE COMPANY:
We’re proud to be partnering with a fast-growing SME that is looking to appoint a Financial Controller as the current post holder is due to be promoted into a strategic acquisition’s role within the business.
As Financial Controller/Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading a small team of 4 which a mix of finance and non-finance professionals. The Financial Controller/Finance Manager will report to the Managing Director and take full responsibility for the finance function include strategic and operational tasks.
This is a great opportunity to join a truly forward-thinking company where you’ll be able to play an instrumental role and continue to grow with the company.
THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:
As Financial Controller / Finance Manager, you’ll be reporting to the Managing Director and taking full responsibility for the finance function.
Managing a small team of finance and non-finance professionals
Responsible for effective management of cashflow including providing flash reports to the MD.
Overseeing the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger to ensure invoices are processed, and where required, providing assistance.
Preparing Monthly Management accounts including commentary and insights
Responsible for quarterly forecasting and budgeting, and short and long-term business planning, including due diligence on strategic growth.
Analysing current and completed projects to identify profitability.
Ensuring that WIP is calculated correctly in month end accounts.
Managing the Year End process and working closely with the external auditors
Reviewing and implementing key financial controls to reduce risk.
Responsible for VAT Returns, Payroll and statutory submissions for companies house and HMRC
Managing and negotiating finance leases
Reviewing and implementing systems / processes
THE PERSON:
Must be ACCA, CIMA or ACA Qualified
Current experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar, such as; Head of Finance, ideally with experience within an SME.
Must have experience of Monthly Management Accounts, Budgeting and Forecasting
Experience of working with Xero would be an advantage, but this is not essential providing you’re able to pick up new systems quickly.
Solid skills with MS Excel to an Intermediate/Advanced Level
Any experience of Project Accounting/WIP and CIS would be an advantage.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Finance Manager / Financial Controller role via the advert for immediate consideration.
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