Finance Manager
OCU
- Stockport, Greater Manchester
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Preparation of management accounts including journal postings, group reporting pack and Board report
- Provide insightful analysis and commentary of performance and variances to expectations
- Ability to identify and implement improvements to enhance accuracy in data
- Business partnering the Commercial and Operational leads to provide accurate and timely financial information to drive business decisions
- Develop and maintain strong financial controls and reconciliations
- Ensure compliance of the business with the Group’s established financial reporting policies and processes
- Lead the annual external audit process for the Northavon group of companies
- Preparation of weekly cash forecasting
- Link with transactional finance team to maximise working capital cycle
- Take a key role in transitioning the business from Sage 200 to Microsoft Dynamics, with implementation expected to take place in the next 9 months
- Project / adhoc work as required e.g. assistance in due diligence and acquisition accounting and integration
- A qualified accounting professional (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Experience in delivering high-quality management accounts, from start to finish
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of financial systems and analytical tools
- Proficient in Excel
- A keen eye for detail balanced with an ability to step back and see the bigger picture
- A proven ability to deliver under pressure
- Great communication skills - this person will interact across all levels of the business, including senior operational and commercial leaders
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics highly desirable