Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager Nantwich 3 Months

Your new company
Fantastic opportunity at established company in Nantwich for a qualified accountant. You will provide leadership and direction for the finance team ensuring accuracy of reporting and integrity of financial records.

Your new role
As a Finance Manager you will be managing a team of 3 direct reports and be responsible for following duties

Month End and Reporting Duties

• Completion, consolidation and overview and management of Month-End process to deadlines
• Review and analyse and P&L performance, Balance Sheet and KPI's
• Variance analysis and commentary
• Management and review of Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Responsible for the accuracy of the financial accounting and implementing technical or regulatory updates

Group Reporting

• Provide data and analysis to Group to agreed deadlines
• Prepare and review Group Reporting and Board Pack

Year End

• Lead the year- end audit, fulfilling all auditor information requests with no significant management points
• Management and preparation of the Statutory Accounts
• Year-end close down of nominal ledger in Codas and Cognos including P13 adjustments

Year-End

• Management of Year-End process to agreed deadlines
• Completion, consolidation and overview of all reporting entities
• Liaise with the Auditors
• Preparation of Statutory Accounts

Operational Support

• Liaising with depots on stock, sales and other accounting queries
• Business reviews with depot managers

VAT & Tax

• Monthly VAT return calculation, posting and submission to Group
• Tax Packs on monthly basis
• Weekly review of compliance on non-standard VAT sales
• Review and monitor VAT & PAYE regulations and updates

Financial & Performance

• Assist in the achievement cash flow by managing efficiencies.
• Ensure a consistent approach is provided across all areas of the business to deliver and measure performance.

Continuous Improvements

• Continually striving for new methods of working to ensure operational excellence and customer support.
• Processes and documentation
• Initiator of Change

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant either CIMA, ACCA or ACA
• High degree of personal motivation and a determination to succeed.
• High level of Attention to Detail
• Strong team player
• Excellent IT skills (VLOOKUP & pivot tables) and the ability to learn.
• Analytical expertise in understanding complex issues and problem solving.
• Flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
• Confident and approachable
• Ability to work under pressure
• Time management skills
• Ability to think ahead and anticipate needs before they arise
• Ability to prioritise and schedule workload
• Statutory Accounting experience.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a daily rate ranging between £150-£250 depending on experience, which will be discussed at interview. This is an excellent opportunity to support a growing business to support them in their year end process, Onsite parking is also available.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk