Finance Manager
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- Wales, Newport
- Salary
- £35000 - £40000 per annum + Plus benefits package
- Closing date
- Jun 2, 2021
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- Job Role
- Finance Manager
- Sector
- FMCG & CPG
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Manager is responsible for the provision of accurate financial reporting across the south Wales site.
The Finance Manager will also be required to ensure a culture of continuous improvement that surrounds financial processes, controls and governance.
Client Details
My client is a well established FMCG business that has a number of sites across the UK and Europe.
Description
- Strong focus on financial control within GL & AP, ensuring they are continually reviewed and enhanced to meet the evolving requirements of the business.
- Responsible for preparation of weekly KPI reports for the AP function and issuing these to key stakeholders.
- Accountable for the end-to-end AP function including the management of the team, resource allocation and issue resolution.
- Support the operational finance team with the annual budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting process.
- Supporting the presentation of information to senior colleagues within the business.
- Assist in monthly working capital review.
- Responsible for the management and development of the Assistant Accountant.
- Working closely with stakeholders across all business functions to ensure an accurate month end position is reported whilst ensuring the correct accruals are held on the balance sheet.
- Responsible for monthly balance sheet substantiations and supporting the presentation to the Finance Director.
- Assisting with statutory account preparation, including disclosure notes.
- Liaising with internal and external auditors, supporting audit planning process.
- Forming of strong relationship with the management accountant to ensuring operational drivers of financial result can be clearly understood and explained to key stakeholders.
- Continually review existing procedures and processes, identifying any areas for improvement and increased efficiency - develop and implement effective solutions to address these areas.
- Deputise for the Financial Controller in their absence and become the succession plan for the FC
Profile
Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
Strong communicator & Relationship Builder
Previous experience in a FMCG or manufacturing environment is desirable
Prior knowledge of Sage50
Excellent excel modelling skills
Job Offer
Flexible working environment.
Competitive Salary.
Company Bonus Scheme.
Growing business with excellent growth plans into 2021 and beyond.
Newly created Role.
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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