Are you a dynamic finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a Commercial Finance Manager for a newly created role at our client offices in Harrow on the Hill. In this pivotal position, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our finance operations, driving strategic insights, and leading a dedicated team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and develop 1-2 management accountants, fostering a collaborative work environment. Oversee performance evaluations and assist in recruitment efforts.
- Effectively delegate tasks and responsibilities, ensuring your team operates efficiently while delivering accurate and timely financial information.
- Work closely with key stakeholders, providing monthly analyses of results versus budgets and participating in commercial meetings
- Assist the Managing Director in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, providing insights into performance and cost optimization opportunities.
- Deliver monthly insights and analysis on the P&L, including detailed margin and payroll analysis, and communicate results to key stakeholders.
- Oversee month-end reporting processes, ensuring robust financial information and best practice accounting.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance finance operations.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounts through preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
- Take full ownership of ledgers
- Collaborate with the Group Financial Controller on audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Assist in preparing and filing VAT returns, and support various Treasury projects related to liquidity and foreign exchange strategy.
Your Profile:
- Qualified accountant (ACMA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
- Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role, with strong financial operations management
- Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Strong team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder interaction.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a creative, self-motivated approach to thrive in a dynamic environment.