Our client, a highly regarded international brand with a reputation for quality and innovation, is looking to source a credible and charismatic Senior Finance Manager to join its team. The role will be reporting to the Group Financial Controller and work closely with a broad base of stakeholders based both in the UK and Europe. You will be part of a team which ensures correct accounting for the cost base of the Group, including cost of sales, stock, maintenance, overheads and depreciation. It will be a fantastic first step into the business, working cross functionally in a very visible team, which will stand you in good stead for a future internal move. Main duties include: Developing a deep knowledge of cost base driven by things such as contractual arrangements, operational maintenance and stock areas, impact of accounting standards etc. Leading relations with the business from an actual accounting perspective, encouraging your team to go out and similarly engage with stakeholders to build relationships Working with business partners to understand numbers, forecast accurately and ensuring budgets are kept at the forefront Working actively with the business to ensure PO and receipting are progressively improved Leading the finalisation of cost for the month and year to date with supporting analysis of the results versus budget and last year Leading and developing direct reports Key skills and experience required: ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Demonstrates ability to prioritise and multi-task effectively in order to meet deadlines; Produces workable solutions to a range of problems Experience of organising and managing large data sources to create useable information whilst maintaining data integrity Breaks information into component parts, patterns and relationships, probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem Confident and credible demeanour, capable of building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and levels Provides others with clear direction and delegates effectively AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration