Finance Manager

Business Overview

We are EWP, long established experts in the systems integration and all technologies related to the operational aspects of cruiseliners, other ships and buildings such as hotels and conference centres. We work across the globe and have offices in Europe and the U.S.

Our ambitious growth plans are in full flow, and we require an experienced, proactive, tactical and highly organised Finance Manager to help to steer the ship through the fast growth.

As we grow and diversify, creating jobs and opportunities for collaboration, our business requires additional financial management support. This role is pivotal to the profitable growth of the organisation.

There is scope for this candidate to grow with the business and there are plenty of opportunities to progress and take on more responsibility.

Based in Rye, we the candidate must be local to the area as this is an office–based job with no flexible working arrangements.

Job Description

The role is to be the finance function within the Central Operations Team.

The core functions are to accurately account for the numerous business transactions within Quickbooks, to optimise financial operations and processes, to monitor and maximise daily cashflow, to manage project reporting and monthly reporting of the profitability of the business.

To look after the financial responsibilities of smaller trading subsidiaries and to assist with the development of those subsidiaries.

To monitor and report, on a monthly basis, the financial status of independently operated overseas subsidiaries.

You will also be responsible for management of payroll administration and processing using Sage payroll – as well as Auto–Enrolment responsibilities.

Working with the accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring VAT returns, annual accounts and other financial and statutory compliance is completed.

Responsibilities

Meetings and Management

1. Working and reporting within the Central Operations Team on daily basis.
2. Working with the accountant on all financial reporting aspects of the company and subsidiaries.
3. Complete financial accounting, forecasting and reporting to the Board on periodic basis.
4. Consult with third parties (i.e. HMRC, bank, accountants / auditors, suppliers, consultants, payroll, etc.)

• Oversee and enforce compliance with finance processes and procedures.
• Arranging / negotiating insurances and fixed contracts at renewals.
• Manage prepayments, accruals, retentions and applications.

Forecasting and Cashflow Planning

• Forecasting and scenario planning including maintaining and updating the 5–year business plan.
• Daily cashflow, monthly management accounts – balance sheet reconciliations, variance, and commentary.

Payroll Administration and Processing

• Complete Payroll processing and adjustments.
• Complete Auto–Enrolment responsibilities for the company.

Management Reports

• Annual accounts preparation with assistance of the accountant.
• Create and oversee production of management information including daily cashflow reports and monthly management accounts.
• Individual project reporting – to understand individual project profitability and improve future quotes.

Business Optimisation working with Central Operations Team

• Liaise with Central Operations Director to chase client payments to reduce debtor days, create profitable best practice and related paperwork.
• Increase supplier numbers and extended credit terms. Optimise supplier management, payment days and profitability – working alongside the Procurement Manager.
• Suggest ways to increase company credit rating.
• Assist in reducing bank, invoice finance and debt funding liability – and monthly costs.
• Assist with Grant applications and to provide information for various initiatives.
• Financial Process improvement stock management, fixed assets register, purchase ledger management and bookkeeping improvements.
• Helping to negotiate contracts and assessing affordability of office acquisitions for the business.

Essential Requirements

1. Responsible for working with senior management to develop financial strategies for the business.
2. Must be comfortable handling large amounts of data, including import and export documentation, and providing regular financial reporting to include daily cashflow, monthly management accounts and updated five–year projections.
3. Prepared to undertake detailed and flexed financial modelling to facilitate business growth in line with the agreed strategy.
4. Have a thorough understanding of (ideally) construction–related project financial management, cashflow and forecasting.