Senior Group Finance Manager

ACCA Careers; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Group Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and enhance team efficiency. The role requires expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and analysis of income streams, along with strong leadership abilities. The ideal candidate will be a qualified professional committed to driving financial success within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial organisation is essential.
• Strong Excel skills and financial modelling experience are required.
• Ability to lead a team and challenge existing practices.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing monthly management accounts and cashflow analysis.
• Forecasting, budgeting, and financial modelling for the business.
• Identifying efficiencies and providing recommendations on profitability.

Skills

Commercial experience

Data analysis

Financial modelling

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or similar)

Tools

Excel

Job description

As a direct result of the group's expansion plans and continued success, we are seeking a dynamic Senior Group Finance Manager to be based at the Head Office.

This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient operation of the Finance team inclusive of preparing and reviewing financial performance and having an input on key commercial decision making.

Client Details

Our client is a dynamic, fast paced multi purpose business based in Plymouth. With an acquisitive nature, they have continued to expand in even the most challenging of economic environments and are looking to hire a Senior Group Finance Manager to the team.

Description

Reporting to the CFO and responsible for the various business channels (UK/IRE/Online), the Senior Group Finance Manager will be responsible for the forecasting, budgeting, consolidation, margin analysis and commercial input. Process improvement and automation of manual tasks is key to driving the efficiency of the Finance team.

Duties To Include

• Overseeing and assisting in the production of the monthly management accounts. Reviewing, understanding and challenging the figures
• Daily and monthly cashflow monitoring and analysis
• Forecasting, budgeting and modelling for the overall business and for specific areas or projects
• Finance business partnering with key teams throughout the wider business
• Identifying and implementing team and reporting efficiencies
• Analysis of all income stream performance data, giving recommendations on potential changes to maximise profitability
• Modelling and projecting the financial impact of proposed new business scenarios
• Sensitivity analysis of existing group profitability, proposing areas of opportunity and concern to focus on
• Adhoc tasks as required
  
  

Profile

Role

This is a high profile role in a fast paced environment. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Experience in a commercial organisation
• Experience analysing large data sets, identifying trends and issues, and proposing recommendations
• Strong Excel skills, with experience of financial modelling
• Professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or similar)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• The confidence to challenge existing practices and seek improvements
• Experience leading a team
  
  

Job Offer

Competitive salary

Pension

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme