- Act as a business partner to senior operational managers, providing financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making and profit maximisation.
- Manage and report on stock balances, purchases, and transactions, ensuring compliance with recognition and accounting principles.
- Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and statutory accounts for companies within the group.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Forecast cash flow and funding requirements, working closely with the Group Finance Director to maintain adequate working capital.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and support wider group tax compliance.
- Provide timely and accurate financial reports to key suppliers and third parties.
- Lead and manage the annual budget process, ensuring robust forecasting and reliable target setting.
- Attend monthly management meetings, presenting financial results and contributing to strategic discussions.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Experience in a multi-entity or group environment preferred
- Proficient in financial systems and Excel