Finance Manager

Ocular; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in security systems integration seeks a Finance Team Member for comprehensive fiscal management responsibilities. This full-time role includes oversight of month-end results, team management, and strategic financial analysis to enhance profitability. The ideal candidate will possess strong qualifications such as CIMA or ACCA, along with a proven track record in financial oversight and a collaborative approach to problem solving.

Benefits

Remote & Hybrid Working Supported

Flexible Working, Around Core Hours

Health & Well-being Programme

Life Assurance (4 x Annual Salary)

5% Matched Pension Scheme

Carry Over Holidays (Up To 5)

Reward & Recognition Programme

Long Service Rewards

Qualifications

• Qualified – CIMA or ACCA or QBE.
• Previous experience managing a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the consolidation of month-end results.
• Analysis of sales sectors and oversight of statutory reporting.
• Collaborate with operations on financial performance insights.

Skills

Financial data interpretation

Attention to detail

Task management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

CIMA or ACCA or QBE qualification

Job description

• Nottingham Office (Hybrid Working)
• Full Time
• Competitive DOE
  
  

About Us

Ocular is an Independent Security Systems Integrator, with expertise built over four decades delivering security solutions for high-security, public space, transport, and infrastructure projects throughout the UK and Ireland. Committed to building long-lasting customer relationships, we do so by delivering an exceptional service - every step of the way.

Ocular has built strong partnerships with leading technology providers to enable us to keep at the forefront of technological advances and deliver innovative and reliable solutions that are, tailored to every customer’s needs.

Job Description

You will form part of the Finance Team for Ocular with line management responsibilities for the transactional side of the team. The role will be to consolidate the results and review management accounts prepared by other members of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the consolidation of the month-end results
• Analysis of the sales sectors and sub-sectors.
• Line management of credit control, sales and purchase ledger functions.
• Review of all statutory reporting.
• Review orderbook reporting and forecasting.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition in compliance with IFRS15 standards.
• Analyse sector performance by comparing actual results against sold projection, identifying variances and providing insights to improve project profitability and accuracy in future projections
• Review and manage budgets and forecasts, and provide detailed revenue and Gross Margin (GM) forecasts to support financial planning.
• Collaborate with operations teams to review P&L statements and provide insights into financial performance, identifying and addressing areas for operational efficiency and profitability improvement.
• Conduct regular reviews of balance sheet accounts with the team to ensure accuracy and integrity, address any discrepancies, and provide recommendations to improve financial reporting.
• Product and review overhead accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Review cashflow forecasts and monitor and report on cashflow variances.
• Review and coordinate Business Review (BR) packs for senior management, providing comprehensive insights into performance.
• Review BR bridges, risks, and ops to analyse performance trends and identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Deputise for the Finance Director.
  
  

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Strong ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Attention to detail on all financial reconciliations and reporting to maintain accuracy.
• Efficient in handling multiple tasks and meeting strict deadlines.
• A team player capable of working with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.
• Good communication skills to ensure you are clear and concise when presenting complex financial information to key stakeholders.
• Proactive in identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
  
  

Qualifications

• Qualified – CIMA or ACCA or QBE.
• Previous experience of managing a team is essential.
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits that help make Ocular a great place to work. Please note that benefits may vary depending on region and role.

• Remote & Hybrid Working Supported
• Flexible Working, Around Core Hours
• Health & well-being Programme
• Life Assurance (4 x Annual Salary)
• 5% Matched Pension Scheme
• Carry Over Holidays (Up To 5)
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Long Service Rewards
  
  

Values

Our values underpin everything we do and are centred around how we care about each other, our customers, and the people we protect.

• We Are Human - We look at business in terms of people: our colleagues, our customers, and above all the people we keep safe
• We Are Enterprising - We are creative and innovative; we are solution-led and relentless in our quest to find the right outcome
• We Are Customer-Driven - We are committed to our customers; our customers’ needs guide everything we do
• We Are Honourable - We do what we say we will do, and we do the right thing
  
  

Eligibility for Employment in the UK

In accordance with current legislative requirements within the UK, any successful applicant must produce verification of their eligibility to live and work in the UK. Such verification should be taken in advance of the employment start date and the applicant will be unable to start in their role until this has been received by Ocular.

Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity

Synectics plc and its subsidiaries are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and in our employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development, and promotion. Such policies are in place to ensure that both job applicants and employees of Synectics receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.