- Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly and annual financial reports, with detailed variance analysis. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and improve financial reporting for stakeholders.
- Cost Control & Analysis: Create monthly cost centre reports, collaborate with departments to enhance profitability, and provide financial guidance as a trusted business partner
- Sales and Margin Analysis: Offer insights for senior stakeholders to monitor and drive profitability
- Internal Controls: Maintain strong internal controls to ensure financial data integrity
- Auditor Liaison: Support external audits by promptly providing required documentation
- Reconciliations: Complete monthly control reconciliations per the month-end timetable
- Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior staff, promoting continuous learning
- Risk Management: Assess financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
- Project Evaluations: Evaluate the financial feasibility of projects, providing profitability and cost insights
- Extensive experience in management accounting with a thorough understanding of financial legislation and standards
- Strong analytical skills, able to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication skills, emphasizing team development and cross-functional collaboration
- Proactive and innovative in financial management and process optimisation
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Progress towards CIMA/ACCA or equivalent qualification
- Experience with Power Query and Power BI
- Background in retail banking, financial services, or the precious metals industry
- Proficiency in using Xero or Sage 50