Job Description

You will provide overall strategic development and direction for the finance function within the UK Operation Services team. You will work in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team, as well as the Managing Director, providing decision making support and challenge on all finance related matters to support the business in its strategic growth.

What You Will Do?

• Manage the Finance department to provide timely and accurate production of monthly management and statutory accounts, including financial management reporting and board packs
• Create transparency on financial risks and derive measures with a clear focus on profitability
• Perform complex decision-based analysis of strategic initiatives to influence the key stakeholders by challenging critical assumptions
• Establish and deliver performance monitoring reports with clear escalation and intervention processes and thresholds
• Follow up on key business decisions and their financial results to ensure a pro-active steer for continuous business improvement and optimization of the ROI
• Manage cash flow and working capital for the company and complete monthly cash planning and liquidity forecasts in the group treasury information platform
• Ensure overall tax compliance for the business, including the accurate and timely completion of tax year end returns working with external auditors and advisors
• Undertake all financial assignments required and requested by the Managing Director, the Executive Leadership Team, or the Board including financial modeling for strategic decisions

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Life Assurance Cover
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Environment
• Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme
• Excellent Company Culture
• Mental Health First Aid support
• Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling
• Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Hybrid Working

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional accounting qualification
• Several years’ experience working in a senior finance role
• Demonstrated experience in providing strong financial support and accurate, consolidated information
• Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and UK GAAP (IFRS / FRS 101)
• Independent and structured working methodology. Ability to efficiently multi-task, with proficient organizational and time management skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, facilitate, consult, and participate in various seniority level discussions
• Excellent verbal communication skills – fluent in English and able to communicate complex information and respond to questioning
• Demonstrated experience in effecting change, and process efficiencies