Group Finance Manager

S1jobs; Inverness; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Inverness is seeking a Group Finance Manager to support the group finance function, completing assignments to produce group financial reports for the Board and for consolidation, budget consolidation and cash management.

The role will involve integrating new business units as they join the group, learning all aspects of the function and supporting overall delivery of the business from Inverness.

Qualifications

• Accounts experience mandatory.
• Positive attitude and inquisitive nature.
• Excellent communication / people skills; strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monthly group consolidation and management accounts with reporting packs.
• Consolidate cashflow statements and guide requirements for group cash.
• Develop the treasury function within the group.
• Support budget preparation within the group and consolidation.
• Perform financial analyses and liaise with businesses.
• Credit control and building strong relationships with business units and clients.
• Maintain close relationships with commercial and financial teams.
• Administer group banking arrangements and month-end journals.
• Intercompany recharges and full reconciliation within the group.
• Balance sheet reconciliations for various companies.
• Draft consolidated reports for bank support and group lending.
• Support integration teams for acquisitions and group finance policy consistency.

Skills

Accounts experience

Positive attitude

Communication skills

MS Office proficient

Time management

Education

Degree in Accounts & Finance

Accounts qualification

Tools

Accounting software

ERP system experience

Job description

Our client is looking for a Group Finance Manager who will support their group finance function by completing finance assignments to assist in producing group financial reports for the Board of Directors and the consolidation, budget consolidation and cash management.

They will also assist in the integration of new business units as they join the group.

The role will involve learning all aspects of the group finance function and will support the overall delivery of the business.

Duties will include but not limited too,

• Monthly group consolidation and management accounts for group companies with reporting packs.
• Group cash - consolidate the cashflow statements and provide guidance on requirements.
• Develop the treasury function within the group.
• Support budget preparation within the group and consolidation.
• Financial analysis and associated liaison with businesses
• Credit control and developing good relationships with business units and clients
• Maintain close working relationships with the commercial and financial teams
• Administer group banking arrangements
• Preparing and entering month end journals
• Intercompany recharges and full reconciliation within the group
• Balance sheet reconciliations for various companies
• Draft consolidated reports for the bank to support group lending
• Working with the integration team to support the finance functions of any acquisitions
• Group audit contact, and prepare year end accounts information
• Work with finance leads to ensure finance policy is consistent throughout the group
• Any other duties as required within the finance function

Experience

Mandatory

• Accounts experience
• Positive attitude and inquisitive nature
• Excellent communication / people skills
• Microsoft office (incl Excel) proficient
• Excellent time management skills

Preferred

• Degree in Accounts & Finance and/or Accounts qualification
• Experience with accounting software
• Strong analytical skills
• Good organisational skills