Finance Manager

Jenson Fisher Consulting Ltd; Dundee; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in Dundee seeks a Finance Manager to lead the accounts department. The successful candidate will prepare management accounts, oversee transactional finance, and enhance business performance. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are crucial, along with a finance qualification or relevant experience. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience managing finance teams and delivering financial insights.
• Strong analytical skills to drive business performance improvements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with commentary.
• Forecast cashflow and provide financial information.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and credit control.
• Lead process improvements across the Shared Service Centre.
• Maximise software and technology use in finance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management expertise

Process improvement

Financial analysis

Education

Qualified by Experience or accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and ambitious Finance Manager to join a key client of Jenson Fisher as they go through a period of continued evolution and success across a variety of operational areas. Based in the heart of Dundee, our client maintains a visible profile across numerous sectors including leisure, property and FMCG and are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to lead the accounts department within a shared service environment.

The Finance Manager will report directly into the Chief Financial Officer of the business and alongside managing a small transactional finance team, you will be tasked with delivering standard tasks including monthly management accounts and statutory reporting. In addition, the client are seeking an individual with a passion to go beyond the numbers, deliver excellent analysis and insight into business performance, trends and also drive continuous improvement and standardisation across the business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for various subsidiary companies including associated commentaries and variance analysis.
• Cashflow forecasting and providing the Directors with accurate, up to date financial information in order to influence business decision making.
• Oversee transactional finance including accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control.
• Lead from the front with process improvement and making consistencies across all entities within the Shared Service environment.
• Maximise the use of software and technology within the Shared Service Centre. Xero experience would be preferred however full training will be provided.
• Any other finance related duties as required by the Board of Directors.

Requirements

The Finance Manager will be Qualified by Experience or in possession of full accounting qualification – ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent – although this is not essential to succeed with the backing of the CFO. This role will suit an individual who possesses a real enthusiasm for their work and also someone who possesses strong communication skills and stakeholder management expertise.

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, applications can be made by clicking the link. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Martin Crines, Director at Jenson Fisher Consulting using the details provided.