Finance Manager

General Dynamics Lands Systems UK; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company in Newport is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial compliance and manage a small finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for audit compliance, cash management, and financial controls. Qualifications include ACA/ACCA/CIMA and experience at a supervisory level. The position offers a salary of £45,600 to £60,600 and various employee benefits, including a compressed nine-day fortnight and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Flexible benefits scheme

Personalised career development plan

Professional training and development courses

Flexible working environment

Company sports and social club

Qualifications

• Experience of working at a supervisory/senior level within a finance team.
• Experience of working within a Matrix style Management structure.
• Experience of preparing timely financial and accounting reports.

Responsibilities

• Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans.
• Ensures financial reports accurately reflect the organization's position.
• Assign responsibility to department staff and hold individuals accountable.

Skills

Excellent excel and analytical skills

Staff and/or technical project/process management experience

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proven ability to prioritise multiple tasks

Experience in management and developing staff

Industry experience

Experience of liaising with Auditors

Oracle Experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or Qualified by experience

Tools

Financial modelling systems and reporting packages

Job description

Overview

General Dynamics Land Systems is on the look-out for a full-time Finance Manager to join our Finance Team. The successful and inclusive candidate will earn a favourable salary of £45,600 to £60,600 based on experience and potential. This is an ideal role for someone who has a proactive and positive mindset and a keen desire to grow professionally. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, the Financial Accountant is responsible for all aspects of financial compliance and governance including audit compliance (internal and external), oversight of SoX controls and compliance, all aspects of cash management and forecasting, oversight of balance sheet and wider financial controls and reconciliations. Managing a small team of Finance staff (currently 5 staff) including Finance Assistants and the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Teams. Working closely with all areas of Finance, including shared service and Head Office colleagues. This role is the main contact for internal and external auditors and for the coordination of all audit responses.

Responsibilities

• Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plan and objectives.
• Enables decisions on administrative or operational matters.
• Assists Head of Finance in making sure the organization follows established accounting standards.
• Ensures that the financial and accounting reports and forecasts accurately reflect the financial position of the organization and are prepared on a timely basis.
• Prepare annual performance reviews to all direct reports.
• Assign responsibility to department staff, delegate appropriate level of authority, and hold individuals accountable for their actions.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Finance.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or Qualified by experience
• Experience of Working at a Supervisory / Senior Level within a Finance Team
• Industry experience.
• Staff and/or technical project/process management experience
• Experience of liaising within Auditors and other External Stakeholders
• Excellent excel and analytical skills
• Experience in the use of and development of financial modelling systems and reporting packages.
• Proven ability to prioritise multiple tasks, set goals and meet deadlines
• Experience of working within a Matrix style Management structure
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience in management and developing staff
• Oracle Experience

Company Benefits

• A compressed nine-day fortnight – which means every other Friday off!
• A flexible benefits scheme - allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit yours and your family’s needs
• A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company
• Professional training and development courses, both internal and external - allowing you to reach your full potential
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share
• A Company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices – giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace

About General Dynamics UK

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in providing products and support across the full spectrum of combat vehicles. Our global team has more than 6,000 employees working towards creating a diverse product portfolio delivering best-in-class capability to Armed Forces communities worldwide. In the UK, we employ more than 700 people and are leading the way in Armoured Fighting Vehicles and sustainment services. Our vision is documented and embedded into our culture, so all employees understand the Company’s direction and their role in achieving it. We are currently delivering the AJAX programme, providing 589 Armoured Fighting Vehicles in six variants to the British Army and have also developed and delivered 400 Foxhound vehicles - a highly-protected and mobile 4x4 platform with high-deployment availability. We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace – inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team.