Delivering accurate and timely monthly management accounts; you'lll lead on our month end close process, including the preparation of monthly journals and account reconciliations through to the production of full financial statements.
Preparation of monthly review packs, turning the numbers into valuable insights for senior management and stakeholders across the business
Partnering with individual areas of the business (operations, commercial, etc) to support them in understanding their numbers and implement effective budget control.
Preparation of cashflow forecasts based on the latest activity to enable close monitoring and management of upcoming cash needs of the business.
Oversight of employee expenses and support implementation of adequate policies.
Supporting with our annual audit, dealing with requests and assisting with the preparation of information.
Supporting company funding and investment requirements
Planning and preparing updates to the business plan and associated financial forecasts
Development of the finance team, ensuring individuals become the best they can be
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with suitable experience within a fast-growing SME
Impeccable eye for detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping
Knowledge of statutory reporting and technical accounting best practices
Have a strong sense of ownership, set a high standard and are always looking to raise the bar further
Track record of system and process improvement and generating new insights
Ability to get to grips with and report on complex data; exposure to data visualization tools such as Looker would be advantageous
You want to get in on something from day one - to change, create and build something with like-minded people
Experience in retail logistics including cost of serve would be desirable