Our fantastic global company based in Cheltenham are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Key Objectives:

-Support the Head of Finance in delivering the Finance strategy and support delivery of the overall company strategy

-Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of the Monthly Management Accounts including the required level of commentary to aid understanding of users of the accounts

-Support the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly team P&L and KPI packs

-Perform a business partnering role providing real time support and analysis to assist in commercial decision making

-Support the Head of Finance in building and leading a high performing team of 7 staff whilst guiding the sustainable change, performance improvement and career development of the Finance Team.

Responsibilities:

-Oversee the timely and accurate preparation and entry of accounting records into the key business systems

-Oversee monthly reconciliations of the financial data to ensure accuracy and identify any issues

-Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of Management figures, with accompanying commentary

-Support the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly P&L and KPI packs and present to the relevant teams when required

-Oversee the preparation and ongoing management of Budgets and Forecasts

-Chair monthly budget meetings with budget-holders

-Oversee payroll, VAT and HMRC processes

-Oversee the management of working capital in the business via monthly reviews, ensuring all KPIs are closely monitored and reported on

-Ensure compliance with statutory accounting responsibilities to include PAYE and VAT and supporting the HOF in the preparation of Patent Box, R&D Tax Credits and Corporation Tax calculations

-To help oversee and manage the company cash flow forecasts

-Provide vision, leadership and direction to the Finance Team to ensure the efficient and effective day to day management of the department

-Conduct regular reviews of internal processes and ways of working and where required, challenging these to drive efficiencies and cost savings

-Build partnerships and strong relationships with senior managers and their teams providing relevant financial information to support them in making informed decisions which support the business strategy

-Assist with the implementation of new systems and procedures and identifying areas for efficiencies

-Provide cover for the Head of Finance as required

Key Attributes

-Experience in finance

-Management experience

-Excellent Excel skills, ability to work with lookups and pivot tables

-Ability to analyse/forecast

-Working knowledge of payroll and VAT

-Ability to work within a fast-paced environment and plan/prioritise workload