Finance Manager

• Leads financial analysis and modelling for strategic investments and operational reviews, supporting strategic decision-making, forecasting and achievement of business goals.
• Contributes to the strategic direction of the business and recommends practices that support operations and objectives.
• Ensures internal controls are appropriate and effective in safeguarding assets.
• Provides ongoing financial reporting and ad hoc analysis.
• Leads, develops and manages the Finance Team.
• Prepares and presents Board packs.
• Prepares the annual budget and analyses variances between budget and actual results.
• Prepares all financial components of tender documents.
• Produces pro forma financial statements for new business and contract renewals.
• Develops and recommends alternative business models.
• Oversees accounting policies and practices, ensuring compliance and appropriate financial controls.
• Identifies opportunities to improve financial practices, efficiencies, reporting and decision-making.
• Analyses overall financial performance and recommends actions to optimise margins and results.
• Conducts periodic policy reviews and audits to ensure compliance, liaising with internal audit as required.
• Develops and maintains internal controls to ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
• Analyses profit margins across regional markets and recommends improvements to streamline operations.
• Ensures inventory levels are appropriate for business needs and market conditions.
• Investigates inventory gains and losses, identifying root causes and recommending preventative actions.
• Liaises with the inventory department.

• Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA
• Minimum 5 years accounting / finance experience
• Multi-site experience is desirable
• Knowledge of financial practices, and controls.
• Ability to build relationships with key financial partners (internal and external).
• Ability to present to the Board and maintain composure when challenged.
• Ability to lead change initiatives.

Multi-site experience is desirable