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Finance Support Team Leader

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Wales, Cardiff
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
Jun 18, 2019

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Job Role
Group Accountant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

  • Responsibility for delivering a comprehensive range of project financial and financial system (SAP) tasks
  • Responsible for oversight of your team and supporting team members with the completion of their tasks

Client Details

FTSE 100 reputable organisation with multiple strands to their business. This is a new department for South Wales.

Description

  • Responsible for allocation of projects, performance management and development of the supporting team members.
  • Building effective relationships both with your clients and in the wider community.
  • Deputising for your line manager as required.
    • Co-ordination and undertaking of team and individual performance management, talent development and 1-2-1s of your assigned team.

    • Mentoring and coaching those on your team and the wider team

    • Supporting management with the design and implementation of continual improvements and team developments

    • Having a strong understanding of project controller processes

    • Financial management for simple projects and/or a portfolio of projects including chasing for outstanding client invoices

    • Quality review of Consulting team member outputs

    • Supporting in the creation of WBS codes for new client projects, completing necessary procedures and set up of new engagement/client records in SAP

    • Updating internal systems with relevant client project information

    • Ensuring compliance and contractual requirements are met and maintained throughout the duration of client engagements

    • Calculating client billing amounts, performing financial analysis and producing a variety of reports using Microsoft Office tools

    • Providing engagement financial support to consulting engagement managers and project controller groups

    • Organising and taking meeting minutes and producing meeting agendas

  • Completing engagement close down procedures, such as producing final bills and archiving

Profile

  • Demonstrable experience working in a financial or accounting support role
    • Experience of managing and developing a team preferably within a shared or global business service function for a professional services organisation
    • Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, able to understand and interpret financial data, recommending actions and adjustments
      • Able to advise and guide customers, leaders and peers towards effective outcomes through insightful data analysis and the generation of creative ideas
      • Able to work and report to all levels of seniority, with the ability to prioritise and deliver against SLAs/KPIs to tight deadlines without direct supervision

      • Sophisticated communicator, able to listen, adapt and flex according to different styles and audience

      • Comfortable with ambiguity, flexible and adaptable to changing business needs

      • Able to work well under pressure and manage customer expectations while ensuring that service delivery standards are maintained at the highest level

      • Able to use own initiative, be proactive and able to identify appropriate solutions to problems

      • Able to collaborate effectively and be able to share knowledge and experience with colleagues and leaders across the fir

      • Advanced ability with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint (training will be provided depending on your level of competency)

      • Desirable qualifications to include part or fully qualified AAT, CIMA or ACCA practitioners

    Job Offer

    The full time permanent position offers a competitive salary with:

    • Competitive Pension
    • Healthcare
    • Competitive Holidays
    • Study support available for those not qualified and looking to complete.

    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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