Finance Manager (12 Month Ftc)

Our client are looking for a Senior Finance Manager for 6 -12 Months as a maternity cover.

Client Details

A successful company in the media industry

Description

• Both managing and performing key areas of month end close
• Preparation of Management Accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for 3 trading entities to tight deadlines (we have a 3 day GL close to report to Group Team)
• Preparation and submission of Group VAT Return
• Preparing interim and year end audit deliverables to a tight timetable for the Big 4 external audit
• Line management and responsibility for ensuring the smooth day to day running of a team
• Number 2 to the Head of Finance, supporting the wider Finance team in a hands on way
• Monthly balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
• Sales reconciliations, payment allocations and investigation
• Stock postings and management
• Cost centre reviews
• Working cross-functionally with the Technology team and Finance Systems Manager to initiate and see through transformation projects to improve and automate controls and month end processes
• Following recent implementation of the new ERP system D365 F&O, identify and implement ways to make optimal use of the new ERP system to drive improvements in the month end close process and management accounts reporting

Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA etc)
• Dynamics 365 F&O experience
• Stock-based business experience
• Proactive strong hands-on experience in managing and training up management accountants in a very fast paced and dynamic industry environment
• Positive determination to drive systems and financial process improvements in a high-growth organisation
• Ability to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines and proactivity to take on ad-hoc project work as required
• Strong professional and personal drive and the commitment to produce the highest quality work at all times

Job Offer

An attractive salary and benefits package