General Manager (GM) - Accounts & Finance

Tru Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Financial Manager to develop long-term financial strategies and supervise the accounts department. The ideal candidate will manage banking activities and ensure compliance with IFRS and local regulations. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate across departments to support strategic goals. Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing financial strategies aligned with company goals.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Proven ability to manage banking activities and maintain relationships with financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term financial strategies aligned with company goals.
• Supervise accounts and finance departments, ensuring timely financial reporting.
• Manage all banking activities and maintain strong relationships with banks.
• Oversee corporate tax, VAT, and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Implement strong internal controls across financial processes.
• Lead and mentor finance and accounts teams, facilitating skill development.

Job description

Financial Strategy, Planning & Budgeting

• Develop long-term financial strategies aligned with company goals.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models for multiple business units.
• Conduct profitability analysis, variance analysis, and cash flow planning.
• Guide top management with financial insights for investment and expansion decisions.

Accounts & Financial Reporting (Full Ownership)

• Supervise entire accounts and finance department (factory + corporate).
• Ensure timely preparation of:
• Monthly/annual financial statements
• Profit & loss accounts
• Balance sheet
• Cash flow statements
• Costing reports
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, IAS, and local accounting standards.
• Maintain accurate ledger, receivables/payables, and inventory valuation.

Banking, Loans & Fund Management

• Manage all banking activities including cash credit, term loans, LC/DC, OBU loans, buyer's credit.
• Maintain strong relationships with banks for facilities expansion and restructuring.
• Evaluate and negotiate loan proposals, interest rates, refinancing options.
• Maintain optimal fund utilization and ensure healthy liquidity.

Tax, VAT, Audit & Compliance

• Oversee corporate tax, VAT, AIT, VDS & statutory filings.
• Manage internal and external audits (statutory, compliance, VAT/tax & financial).
• Ensure company-wide compliance with Bangladesh Bank, NBR, RJSC, and regulatory bodies.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries.

Costing, Control & Efficiency

• Implement strong internal controls across all financial processes.
• Review product costing, overhead analysis, wastage control & cost reduction opportunities.
• Develop SOPs and policies for procurement, payments, and financial approvals.

Team Leadership & Departmental Oversight

• Lead and mentor accounts, finance, store, audit, and commercial support teams.
• Conduct skill development, departmental restructuring & performance reviews.
• Ensure timely closing of accounts and accurate reconciliation.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Work with Commercial, Supply Chain, Production, HR, and Corporate teams.
• Support management in expansion plans, capex planning, and investment decisions.
• Monitor commercial activities: export proceeds, LC settlements, and banking reconciliations.