As a Senior Finance Manager, you are expected to be a professional lead within your respective area of finance, provide expertise and high-quality financial services to senior stakeholders, proactively contribute to the achievement of the finance service's vision, and contribute towards an innovative, high performance and continuous improvement culture.

Responsibilities

Leading and developing the accounting and payroll departments
Management of 3 direct reports, Finance Manager, Accounts Assistant and Head of Credit Control.
Supervising end of period processes
Analysis and the preparation of periodical business performance, budgets and forecasts
Working with departmental heads across the company in supporting their financial activities, guiding them through financial process and implications of financial outcomes
Collaborate with external accounting firm personnel and auditors
Publish and review monthly financial statement
P&L datasheet
Review and approve weekly payment run entry.
Monthly and annual reporting
Ensure reporting is compliant with statutory law regulations
Develop and improve the accounting system
Prepare and post the accruals and prepayments journal each month
Liaise with external advisors
Assisting with accounting tasks such as invoicing or tracking purchase order numbers
Approving client or supplier payments
Investigating accounting irregularities, mistakes, or potential fraud
Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
Producing regular financial reports, such as budgets or cash flow forecasts
Offering advice and suggestions to management that can improve the accounting processes and financial stability of a company
Reconciling balance sheets
Ensuring compliance with legal accounting standards
Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions

Essential Skills:

Be CCAB or CIMA qualified

Excellent excel skills including pivot tables and V Look Up

Proven experience as a head of finance or similar field

The ideal candidate skill set:

Minimum 5 years post-qualified working experience in a leading accounting position within a face-paced and dynamic position, preferably a Senior Tax Accountant or Senior Accountant
Risk management certifications
KPI driven
Commercial acumen
Communication and presentation skills (board level)
Experience leading a financial accounting department
Keen eye for detail
Excellent communication skills
Manage multiple projects
Manage tight deadlines
Confident
Works comfortably with senior management
Self-motivated and pro-active

Analytical
Highly organised with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to remain calm and composed
Exceptional leadership skills

Sound understanding of financial reporting - up to date with current reporting standards
Ability to work positively within a change environment and possess change leadership qualities.

Snr Finanace Manager