Reporting into the CFO, you’ll be responsible for the effective running of the finance department as well as reporting, tracking and analysing financial performance. You’ll have experience in hospitality or retail, ideally, and be used to working in a growth SME managing a small and talented Finance function. You’ll also have at least 5 years PQE and be a fully qualified Accountant from a practice background.
Responsibilities:
Ensuring all financial records are accurate & up to date
Active management of finance operations, ensuring suppliers are paid
Working closely with the CFO on operational, strategic and commercial decisions
Production of monthly management accounts across multiple entities in different currencies
Short term and long term cash flow forecasting
Preparation of the annual statutory accounts for two legal entities working with the external accountants
Management of a team of 2 reviewing work and coaching
Review of aged payables and aged receivables ledgers
Review and sign off of payroll
Promoting our company value - People are Important – and ensuring it is true in everyday practises
Requirements:
Qualified accountant with at least 5 years PQE, and a practice background
Immediately available
Experience in running a finance function including AP, AR, month end
Experience in an SME, ideally in high growth
Ability to manage conflicting deadlines in a busy environment
Willingness to be hands on and get into the detail
Experience of preparing and presenting monthly management accounts and year end statutory accounts
Systems oriented
Experienced in preparing and managing cash flow
Strong communicator with the ability to present financial data clearly
Team Player, someone who can work well with the members of the finance team and the business
Experience in hospitality or retail and of setting up stock processes