Finance And Administration Manager

Finance and Administration Manager / Near Eye, Suffolk / Salary is DOE / Full time / Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Finance and Administration Manager to join our client on a full time, permanent basis near Eye, Suffolk.

Our client are seeking a collaborative team player who enjoys working with data, leading a team and embracing challenges.

Salary is dependent on experience.

Duties include:

• Management, Support and Development of the Finance and Administration team consisting of 10 team members.
• Undertake appraisal and performance review meetings with the team for continued development.
• Responsible for supplier Payments - reviewing batch results, monthly, Interim, and ad hoc payments collated by the team, checked and approved for payment.
• Review coding and approve Purchase Invoices/Credit Notes ahead of payment.
• Reviewing interfaced payment files with AP Shared Services, agreeing final balances to submit final daily payment runs.
• Ensure all Sales Invoices are allocated against income received by liaising with the Credit Control Team.
• Ownership of master data within the internal systems, approval of new account set ups.
• Responsible for adhering to all SOX Controls and Ownership of yearly SOXWalkthroughs with both Internal and External Auditors.
• Proactively drive process and system improvements to enhance control and increase efficiency, embedding a continuous improvement mindset within the team.
• Develop a deep understanding of all processes and internal controls of the team, proactively work to understand how all the processes fit into the bigger picture.
• Supporting all financial aspects of statutory governance and audit obligations and ensure compliance with all external and internal regulatory requirements.
• Working collaboratively with local teams and the wider business ensuring effective communication at all levels as many of our processes are intertwined.
• Review key month end tasks within the team to ensure deadlines are met for a smooth, fast month end close.
• Calculate accruals and prepare month end journals.
• Add commercial value with the analysis of business data, providing effective analysis of variances.
• Identify further opportunities for process improvements.

Key skills required:

• Supportive nurturing and development led approach to management
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly organised
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
• Understanding of finance regulations and legislation
• SAP/SAP BW or alternative ERP system (Desirable)

For more information, please contact Megan Reeve at the Diss office or apply below.