Monitoring the day-to-day financial functions, such as payroll, month end and VAT returns.
Producing monthly and ad hoc management reports.
Due diligence on budgets for tenders and proposals.
Contract writing and review for client projects, including due diligence, providing sound judgement.
Supporting the development and submission of EOIs, RFPs and assisting in client negotiations.
Analytical support for project managers regarding project finance and resource planning.
Management of insurance policies for the company.
Oversight of company pension scheme and administer share holder schemes.
Participation in board meetings as required.
Understanding and adhering to financial regulations and legislation
Line management of Finance and Operations Manager.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
International trade experience
Client contract review and management
Sourcing, negotiating and renewing commercial insurance cover
Financial and legal requirements of non-profit organisations
Experience of setting up new businesses
Book-keeping and/or accountancy qualifications.
3 - 6 years in a similar commercial finance role
Experience of working in a SME or a growing organisation
Deep understanding of business principles and practices
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
Advanced organisational and planning skills
Superior numeracy skills
Fully IT literate: a high-level user of Office 365, with a particular emphasis on Excel
Excellent communications skills, able to draw and present financial information to a non-finance audience
Line management experience
Professionally credible and able to work independently
Risk management experience
Degree-level qualification in finance, accountancy, business, economics or related field.