Job Description

Monthly Reporting
* Developing and driving efficiencies in the month end process for Citation and the consolidation Group results
* Preparation of monthly management accounts including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow
* Ensure all income, expenditure and capex is correctly accounted for, monitored and any variances to budget and prior year are analysed and understood
* Ensure financial reports are accurate and delivered to deadline
* Consolidation of monthly results from other Group entities into a consolidated P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow
* Presentation of monthly results of Citation business to CFO including completing accurate and insightful commentary for inclusion in Board and Investor reports
* Production of monthly Board packs for internal management, PE investors and banks
* Prepare VAT returns for review and sign-off
* Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet and control accounts

Audit & Statutory Accounts
* Support the Group Financial Controller with the annual audit process, including the preparation of end of year accounts files and audit schedules, providing any requested information in a timely manner and having the knowledge to be the go-to person for questions about the Citation business and its accounts
* Support with the production of statutory accounts, both for the Citation business as well as other companies in the Group (holding / trading / dormant)

Financial Processes and Systems
* Leveraging the functionality of the new finance system (Financial Force) - including automation of standard reporting and processes
* Develop reporting in new system to support business analysis and internal control
* Identify process improvements from both an efficiency and internal control perspective and take ownership for development and implementation of solutions

People Management
* Line management of at least two Accounts Assistants
* Oversee daily processes of purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, credit cards, fixed assets and other finance admin duties

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) * Solutions focused and continuous improvement mindset * Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. * Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to engage non-Finance colleagues * Advanced excel and data manipulation is essential * Finance system experience is required * Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment * Some experience of working in or with PE backed businesses is preferable, but not essential