FINANCE MANAGER

Dacsa; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in the Liverpool City Region seeks a Finance Manager responsible for financial planning, reporting, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a similar role, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of UK financial regulations. This role offers an opportunity to drive financial performance and optimize resources within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of UK accountancy & tax standards.
• Spanish language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial plans and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with local taxation and legal requirements.
• Lead and develop the finance team.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration / Finance / Economics / Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

ERP Office 365

Job description

Overview

As a subsidiary, the Finance Manager will play a crucial role in aligning financial strategies with the overall corporate objectives and ensuring financial stability and growth.

After the implementation of the new ERP, this position will be key to first understand the flows and their operations within the system and then, after an understanding of the company’s business, ensure that the information flows in the system reflect the true business of the company and that the ERP reports reflect that, allowing decision making with relevant and quality information.

The Finance Manager will be a key member of the executive team in Dacsa UK, contributing to the strategic financial leadership of the company. The mission is to drive financial performance, optimize resources, and enhance profitability while adhering to corporate policies and legal regulations. The financial controller will be instrumental in providing financial insights, guiding decision-making processes, and fostering a culture of financial discipline while connecting directly finance local department with Corporate Finance Department goals.

He/she will be leading a team of two people and will make sure that main accountabilities will be fulfilled by her/his team.

Main Accountabilities

• Financial Planning and Analysis:
  • Develop and implement financial plans, conduct budget process, and forecasts aligned with corporate goals.
  • Conduct thorough financial analysis, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement and optimizing cost reduction in all the areas of the company.
  • Collaborate with the corporate team to develop and execute financial strategies/policies.
• Financial Reporting:
  • Ensure that the monthly accounting closings prepared by the team comply with accounting standards and group requirements
  • Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports for both local and corporate stakeholders.
• Treasury & Financing Management:
  • Supervision and control of accounts receivables, to ensure collections from customers
  • Operational management of all bank accounts, including monitoring balances and transactions.
  • Maintaining and updating the bank contact list, bank conditions & limits reports
  • Preparing cash flow forecasts to ensure sufficient liquidity to meet payment obligations.
  • Coordinating with the Corporate area for financing management.
  • Non reversal factoring management
• Team Leadership:
  • Lead and develop the finance team, including coordination with external local contractor for tax, payroll, accountancy standards.
  • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with local taxation, accounting, and legal requirements.
  • Statement preparation, internal controls and reviews, financial standards, and audits
  • Propose and implement new and amended control procedures aligned with corporate goals

Requirements

• English corporate language, Spanish desirable
• Degree in Business Administration / finance / Economics / Accountancy or similar
• Previous experience in similar role/groups (>5 years)
• Microsoft Office tools (Excel mainly) and very desirable ERP office 365
• Knowledge of UK accountancy & tax standards
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical profile
• Organizational and time management skills in managing multiple, diverse, and conflicting priorities.
• Understand the functioning of an international group, respecting and fulfilling the required functional hierarchies