Finance Manager
- Up to £70000.00 per annum
- Full Time
- Manchester
- Accountancy
- 27/09/2024
- Qualified
- BBBH8297
- Finance Manager
- 12 months
- Contract
Role: Finance Manager
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Location: South Manchester (Outskirts)
Contract: 12 Months
Are you ready to elevate your career in finance? I am recruiting for a large national organisation seeking a talented Finance Manager to join their dynamic team on a 12-month contract. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead a small, dedicated team and play a vital role in financial operations.
What You'll Do:
Accounting, Reporting, and Control:
- Lead the Monthly Close: Oversee the seamless consolidation of monthly accounts, ensuring all sub-ledgers are accurate and ready for a smooth close.
- Data Submission: Compile and submit actuals and forecasts to Division ensuring precision in P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
- Management Reporting: Prepare insightful monthly management reports, offering commentary on year-to-date and full-year forecast variances for review by the FD.
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Review and manage balance sheet reconciliations, promptly addressing any discrepancies and ensuring all accounts are accurately analysed.
- Cost Management: Analyse and forecast cost variances, actively participating in cost variation meetings to drive financial efficiency.
- Interest Accounting: Handle complex areas like notional interest on land acquisitions and ensure thorough reporting and forecasting.
- Cash Flow Management: Update Group Treasury with cash forecasts and notify of significant cash movements.
- Statutory Accounts Preparation: Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts and tax packs, ensuring compliance with finance manual procedures.
- Audit Liaison: Collaborate with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient audit process.
- VAT and CIS Management: Review and ensure accuracy of VAT and CIS returns before submission to Group Tax.
- Payment Oversight: Validate monthly payment runs, ensuring compliance with group limits.
- WIP and Land Recoverability: Review work-in-progress and land recoverability reports, working closely with commercial and land departments to resolve any issues.
- Forecast Preparation: Create and present forecasts and projections, including a 2-year profit and cash flow forecast, for FD approval and submission to Division/Group.
- Business Planning: Prepare biannual detailed business plans and forecasts in collaboration with the FD, integrating input from key stakeholders and JVs where applicable.
- Performance Modelling: Model site financial performance
What's on Offer:
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- A hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 days at home)
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional development
If you're ready to take your finance career to the next level and make a real impact, call Paul Roberts at Accountable on 07719315754.