Finance Manager

zendbox; Paddock Wood; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eCommerce fulfilment provider in the UK is seeking a Finance Manager for their head office. The role involves overseeing the financial function, managing reporting, and analyzing variance against budgets. The ideal candidate will possess strong qualifications such as ACA/ACCA/CIMA and relevant experience, while enjoying benefits like a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 25 days + bank holidays

Paid birthday leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience essential.
• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Strong organisational and time-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of management accounts.
• Forecasting cashflow and identifying associated risks.
• Collating and processing payroll for all staff.

Skills

Excel

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

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Zendbox is a leading eCommerce fulfilment provider dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences through innovative logistics solutions. We are currently seeking a Finance Manager to join the team at our head office in Kent.

Reporting to the Head of Finance as part of an international team, the Zendgroup Finance Manager will be an integral role in driving a high performance finance function. The Finance Manager will guide and direct overseas staff in charge of AP, AR and Bank Recs whilst having core responsibilities in accurate timely financial reports being shared with the business. As required the Finance Manager will support the HoF in developing strategic insights for senior leaders in order to achieve the Groups vision.

Key Responsibilities:

Management Accounts - Close by WD6 to include

• Fixed Assets
• Accruals
• Prepayments
• Intercompany reconciliations
• Loan reconciliations

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Analysis of actual vs budget with commentary for variance
• Profitability by customer analysis and associated commentary for management team
• Recoding of items related to P11d expenditure
• Stock reporting - in collaboration with the relevant parties in the business report. Stock turnover, stock holding, aged stock and risks

Cashflow reporting

• Cashflow planning using Bank, AP, AR and Sales Pipeline
• Initial determination of any cashflow risks and associated reporting to HoF and CFO

Payroll

• Collate and process monthly payroll for salaried and shift staff
• Liaise with external payroll providers and check accuracy of payroll calculations

Treasury

• Recommendations on intracompany cash transfers where required

Ad Hoc Projects (e.g. R&D Claims, Finance System improvements etc)

Statutory reporting (VAT, PAYE, P11d, ONS, DVLA etc)

Staff management

• Management of offshored AP and AR function to ensure daily accuracy of processing and bank recs

Requirements

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA essential
• Minimum 2 year post qualification essential
• Strong Excel skills essential
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills, time keeping and ability to work across multiple projects

Benefits

• Competitive salary between £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Generous holiday allowance 25 days + bank holidays
• Paid birthday leave.
• Hybrid Working