Divisional Finance Manager

Divisional Finance Manager
Full Time (Hybrid – 1-2 days per week)
Paying Up to £75k
Permanent

Our client is looking to recruit a Divisional Finance Manager. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the finance team in a high growth organisation and will be responsible for leading the personnel and processes across the finance function. Reporting to the Head of Finance your primary responsibility will be ownership of the Management Accounting, Financial Reporting and controls within a high-performance culture.

Key responsibilities of the Divisional Finance Manager:

• Produce timely and reliable monthly management accounts to tight deadlines
• Oversee the Management Accountant team
• Identify and investigate variances against benchmarks, provide analysis of differences, and explore potential problems with non-financial department heads
• Take the lead on various projects, including process and system improvements
• Update Excel-based reconciliation / support packs for all Balance Sheet accounts
• Support and challenge the business heads with the Group’s Quarterly Strategic Review process
• Prepare periodic financial statements and supporting schedules, tax computations and cash flow forecasts
• Interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial managers, advise on the business impact and make appropriate recommendations
• Involvement in on-going process development and transformation projects to improve business efficiency and profitability
• Developing a continuous improvement framework to ensure efficiencies are rolled out and adopted by all team members and the wider organization where appropriate.
• Act as a Business Partner within all aspects of the role

Key requirements for the Divisional Finance Manager:

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification.
• People management experience and proven experience in building effective teams
• Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills
• Strong Excel skills are necessary as well as experience of Microsoft Office programs
• Experience of working in a fast paced, change culture
• Knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) are preferable
• Innovation and ability to consistently improve process and systems

If you are interested in this position and feel your experience matches the criteria then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Andrew Davison. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.