Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

Client: FMCG - Leading Food Brands

Location: Manchester

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

The Advocate Group are proud to be partnering with this Manchester based business, who are, a leading FMCG organisation with blue chip capability and a disruptor mindset.

Backed by their collaborative, make it happen culture, the team is responsible for transitioning the success of leading restaurant and coffee shop brands like Nando's, Costa, Wagamama and Pret into the world of grocery retail.

The business are looking for a Finance Manager to join the team, who will lead on stat reporting, improving financial processes as well as leading a team of 2

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure internal management reporting and external statutory reporting is completed accurately and on time
• Ensure month end procedures and timelines are adhered to
• Assist the Financial Controller in preparation of the financial statements
• Be the primary lead for the external audit
• Ensure financial procedures are being adhered to by the team and that master data is accurately maintained within Sage
• Assist on ad-hoc projects within the finance team
• Manage and complete plastic tax, PSA and P11D submissions
• Through self and direct reports (where relevant and appropriate) manage and process monthly payroll on time, in full, no errors
• Support and assist our Financial Controller when required
• Ensure the company is always professionally represented, both inside and outside the business, and ensure legal compliance
• Constantly review process and procedure within the role and make recommendations for improvement
• Be an active and vocal member of the Finance team
• Fully implement all Talent Management processes to develop direct report’s individual skills, facilitate individual personal development and achieve constantly increasing operational output and standards
• Continuously learn and develop skills, knowledge and experience to fulfil the short- and long-term objectives of the organisation to achieve constantly increasing operational output and standards
• Personally, live the All About Food Values every day
• Ensure the company values are lived by all members of your team

Skills & Experience:

• Analytical – someone who can analyse, critically assess, and challenge numbers and information.
• A problem solver – someone who can identify an issue and think of a solution.
• Communication (both verbal and written) - someone who can build relationships with employees at all levels outside of the Finance team.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage a number of deadlines.
• Does what it takes to complete the job.
• Planning and organisation.
• Being resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Communicates effectively – developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Customer focus – building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutionsStrong team player but prepared to be the lone voice
• Balances stakeholders – anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Proven record of demonstrating initiative and delivering results
• Resourcefulness – securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
• Optimises work processes – knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Action orientated – taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm

Application Process: If you're ready to take the next step in your career and drive the growth of an exciting business, we'd love to hear from you!

Get in touch with Ellis at the Advocate Group or APPLY NOW to be considered for this exciting vacancy.