Key Responsibilities:
Financial and Commercial Management
Monitoring the day-to-day financial functions, such as payroll, month end and VAT returns.
Producing monthly and ad hoc management reports.
Reviewing and signing off complex client contracts and proposals, able to calculate risks and make company decisions with confidence.
Supporting the development and submission of EOIs, RFPs and assisting in client negotiations.
Management of insurance policies for the company.
Oversight of company pension scheme and administer share holder schemes.
Understanding and adhering to financial regulations and legislation.
Line management of Finance and Operations Manager.
Assisting with submissions for expressions of interest and proposals.
Providing analytical support for Project Managers and Technical Directors on project finance and resource planning.
Supporting client relationships and participating in board meetings.
Assisting the senior team with planning and forecasting data, including business analysis and performance measures for the smooth operation of the organisation.
Providing risk management information, analysis of market trends and challenge assumptions at high level where necessary.
Developing finance and business strategies.
Developing and reporting on targets based on strategies for commercial growth and diversification.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful candidate
Experience of international trade would be an advantage
Client contract review and management
Experience of the financial and legal requirements of non-profit organisations would be an advantage
ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified or Qualified by Experience - Study support
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, able to draw on a range of information and market trends to solve problems, make decisions and provide insight and advice
Fully IT literate: a high-level user of Office 365, with a particular emphasis on Advanced Excel
Risk management experience
Degree-level qualification in finance, accountancy, business, economics or related field.