Finance Manager

Company Background:

We are recruiting for an expanding people centric business operating in a fast-moving and highly competitive sector. They operate throughout the UK & Overseas with their HQ based in Derbyshire. They are expanding in both turnover and profit due to their customer centric based approach, market leading products and top-quality people. They are a people-based business, so teamwork and collaboration are key personality traits that they look for when recruiting new team members.

The Role:

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and part of the finance team responsible for the global treasury and accounts payable function. This is a progressive role for an ambitious and self-motivated individual looking to develop their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the finance function in respect of the purchase ledger, payments, and treasury function
• Managing the foreign currency exposure and funding through day-to-day decision making
• Support the forecasting and FX hedging including GBP and USD cover analysis
• Ensure accurate, timely and compliant management of all accounting transactions
• Maximise Money Market deposits to ensure interest received is realised
• Take ownership and deliver continuous improvement of all transactional and key finance processes for the UK and overseas subsidiaries
• Detailed cashflow reporting and forecasting to ensure effective working capital management
• Management, development, mentoring and support of the AP team
• Continuous improvement of process accuracy and efficiency
• Provide support to the Group Financial Controller and other stakeholders as required

Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience in a similar role including cashflow management and reporting
• Experience of managing and developing a transactional finance team
• Strong MS Office experience and knowledge including intermediate/advanced Excel
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude to establish key relationships with all stakeholders
• Able to work as part of a team as well as use own initiative
• Experience of using Navision desirable
• Ability to work in a fast paced and growing environment
• QBE or studying towards a recognised qualification relevant to the role

Salary & Benefits:

• Circa £35,000 + benefits
• Hybrid working and an early Friday finish
• Flexible working scheme including earlier/later finish times
• Study support and learning and development support
• Employer pension scheme and Life Assurance of 4x salary
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Free on-site parking