Job Description

This is a newly created role and offers a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused individual who wants to make a real difference. Capable of supporting the Sales & Operations Director to drive this growing business forward, you will be a self-motivated individual who is comfortable with a 'hands-on’ role but will have the ability to contribute at a strategic level.

Your role will be varied and challenging and will include -

• Developing and supporting your team.

• Financial planning, forecasting & benchmarking.

• Budgeting.

• Commentary to SMT against these accounts.

• Review and improve accounts systems.

• Ensuring compliance with statutory and fiduciary duties.

• Involvement in wider operational projects

To be considered for this role you must:

• Have previous experience working at this level in industry. Experience of working with franchises desirable.

• Have experience of implementing and maintaining financial controls.

• Be a CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified accountant.

• Have advanced reporting and MS Office skills, especially using Excel.

• Be proficient with Sage Line 50.

• Process excellent communication skills and be able to communicate financial information in a way that non-financial people can understand.

• Strong influencing skills.

• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities