Commercial Finance Manager – We are seeking a qualified Finance Manager to join a rapidly growing, market leading business based in Plymouth. They have tripled in size in the last few years and have ambition growth plans for the next phase and the successful candidate will be key to helping them achieve their goals.
Reporting into the MD and FD, this role would suit a commercial finance professional with excellent interpersonal skills and a drive to push the company forward. Alongside managing the day to day Finance function you will use data and analytics to identify commercial levers for success and use these to drive strategic and tactical initiatives.
Responsibilities:
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Build and manage relationships with both the leadership team and wider business, providing finance and commercial insight to help develop the business
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Build a deep understanding of the business model – including products, sales channels, customers, pricing, competitors, cost of customer acquisition, renewal rates, profitability
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Work with the business to help them develop their understanding of company finances and impact of decision making
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Utilise data from multiple sources to provide a holistic view of business performance.
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Overall responsibility of P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet for both actuals and forecasting perspective
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Review and oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring adherence to reporting timetables
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Production of a monthly local Board report to present to SMT and Group
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Sign off of monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and control accounts
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Responsibility for regular forecasting and input into Group budgeting / forecasting processes (at least twice a year)
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Liaising with various stakeholders both within finance and the wider business
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Manage, lead and develop the Finance Assistant/Office Manager
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Lead the local team in the management of transactional finance
Requirements:
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Qualified Accountant CIMA/ACCA/ACA
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Demonstratable commercial finance experience with a proven track record of successfully changing the way the business works
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Ability to use insights and data to grow the business and predict and assess opportunities and challenges
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Strong attention to detail but also able to think strategically
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Strong leadership skills
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills
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Strong Excel and modelling skills
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Comfortable working in a matrix management environment with dual reporting lines
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, qualified finance professional to join a rapidly growing, market leading business based in Plymouth. For more information apply today!
Closing Date: Please note that we will accept applications up to the closing date, however all suitable candidates will be submitted as soon as received, and the client reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.
If you have the skills and experience stated, please apply NOW!
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