Group Finance Manager

Weekbeforenext Design; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international retailer is seeking a Group Finance Manager to enhance their financial reporting systems and support transformation projects. This pivotal role involves consolidating financial data, liaising with various departments, and providing insights to senior management. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong analytical mindset and experience in implementing new systems. Join a dynamic team that values continuous improvement and offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits, including a performance bonus and wellness budget.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Personal and company performance bonus

Quarterly cash incentives

Annual company trip

Training and development budget

Monthly wellness budget

Generous parental leave policy

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a qualified accountant.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of monthly and annual consolidation processes.
• Produce month-end financial reports and present to Directors.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel Proficiency

Financial Reporting

IFRS Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Financial Consolidation Systems

Job description

Otto James Consulting is supporting a well-established and successful international retailer that is continuously expanding and is looking for their next Group Finance Manager.

This position requires a talented, practice-trained, ambitious accountant with strong attention to detail and the ability to see the bigger picture. The successful candidate will be pivotal in driving continuous improvement of reporting systems and assisting with key transformation projects.

The Role:

1. Take ownership of key aspects of the Group's monthly and annual consolidation processes.
2. Develop in-depth knowledge of the Group's consolidation system.
3. Build productive working relationships with other Group functions within the Centre of Excellence, such as Group Tax, Group Treasury, and Group FPA, as well as Global Statutory & Compliance teams.
4. Perform Group-level analytical reviews and provide senior management with insights into monthly changes.
5. Handle statutory reporting for the Group (IFRS) and subsidiary entities (FRS102) in the UK, including key liaison points for Group audits. Support ad hoc projects as requested by the Group Statutory Accounting Manager.
6. Produce month-end financial reports and present accounts to company Directors.
7. Create and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly flash reports and present results to management.
8. Partner with the Finance Director to drive growth and profitability.
9. Coordinate and report on cost-saving initiatives and productivity improvements with operations.
10. Implement best practices related to financial planning and analysis, including month-end close routines, processes, systems, tools, and techniques across the organization.
11. Maintain a robust internal control environment, including system access controls, segregation of duties, audits, and balance sheet reconciliations.
12. Drive working capital initiatives and monitor cash flow to support future investments.

Attributes:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a minimum of 3 years' experience.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel.
• Ability to challenge strategies and financial plans to prioritize business objectives.
• Experience implementing new systems and processes in a scaling business.
• Flexible approach and adaptability to changing landscapes.

Salary & Benefits:

My client is offering a basic salary of approximately £60,000 to £65,000 plus:

• 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Personal and company performance bonus
• Quarterly cash incentives
• Annual company trip as a performance reward
• Training and development budget
• Monthly wellness budget
• A generous and inclusive parental leave policy