Finance Manager - Fully Remote

Location Birmingham
Discipline: Tech, Finance, Commercial
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £60000.00 - £70000.00 per annum + + Benefits + Fully Remote
Contact name: Matthew Ager

Job ref: 14128.2
Published: about 2 months ago
Startdate: ASAP

FINANCE MANAGER

FULLY REMOTE | MUST BE UK BASED

TRAVEL FOR TEAM MEETINGS AT LONDON HQ (c. 1-2 days Per Month)

UP TO £65,000 (Neg. to £70k) + BENEFITS + EMI

THE COMPANY:
We're exclusively partnering with fast growing, VC Backed Tech Based Start Up business in its Scale Up phase. As part of their growth, they're now looking for a Qualified & Experienced Finance Manager/Financial Controller to join the team to work closely with the CFO.

As Finance Manager, you'll be joining the business in a 'hands-on' role where you'll be responsible for implementing key processes such as; Monthly Accounting Calendar, Management Accounts, Budgeting/Forecasting, Financial Accounting Reporting, Cost Accounting, MI Reporting and Operational Processes

This is an exciting role that would suit a Qualified Management Accountant who ready for the next step, or someone who is already operating at Finance Manager / Financial Controller level.

THE FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:

  • Reporting to the CFO, this is a hands-on (non-management) role with responsibility for the financial reporting and overseeing the external practice who undertake transactional finance activities.
  • Introducing a monthly accounting calendar inc. the month end cycle and ensuring key deadlines align with the reporting expectations of the business / investors
  • Producing the end-to-end monthly management accounts for one legal entity, including: balance sheet reconciliation, commentary, MI Reporting and Board Pack
  • In collaboration with the SLT, Implementing a robust Budgeting methodology with effective cost controls. Annual Budgets, Quarterly Reviews with Actuals and Variances
  • Implementing Month on Month trackers and Quarterly Reviews
  • Producing accurate 30-day / 30-week cashflow forecasts and undertaking responsibility for cashflow management
  • Responsible for Stock Management and Forecasting
  • Managing the relationship with the external accountancy partner that undertakes Bookkeeping, Payroll, Pensions, VAT and Year End Accounts Prep/Completion.
  • Evaluating which elements to bring inhouse for hands-on management and which leave outsourced
  • Providing ah-hoc reporting for the CFO, Board and Investors
  • Reviewing processes and procedures, where appropriate, implementing tech to create process efficiency and via automation.

THE PERSON:

  • Must be Fully CIMA / ACCA / ACA Qualified
  • Current experienced as a Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Financial Controller is essential, ideally from an SME background.
  • The expertise to implement a monthly accounting calendar including; budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and financial reporting
  • Must be willing to undertake hands on responsibilities as this is not a people management role
  • Tech-Savvy individual who can identify efficiency and implement tech tools
  • Confident with accounting systems such as Xero and operating at an Intermediate or Advanced level on MS Excel
  • Able to work autonomously remotely and prepared to attend team meetings a couple of days in London at their HQ
  • Any experience in stock or supply chain would be an advantage.

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV for the Finance Manager/ role via the advert for immediate consideration.

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