Group Finance Manager

Global Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance-focused organization in Inverness is seeking a Group Finance Manager responsible for supporting the group finance function. The ideal candidate will handle monthly financial reports, cash management, and assist in integrations of new business units. Candidates should have accounts experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication skills. The role provides a comprehensive view of the finance function within the group.

Qualifications

• Must have accounts experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for collaboration with teams.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly group consolidation and management accounts.
• Consolidate cashflow statements, guiding on cash requirements.
• Support budget preparation and financial analysis.

Skills

Accounts experience

Positive attitude and inquisitive nature

Excellent communication / people skills

Microsoft office (incl Excel) proficient

Excellent time management skills

Education

Degree in Accounts & Finance and/or Accounts qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Group Finance Manager will support the 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

If you are interested in finding out more and wish to have a confidential conversation please contact Lyndsey