Due to a recent restructure within our Finance Team we are currently seeking a Commercial Finance Manager. This role will involve providing financial information, analysis, and insight to business heads, informing and helping them to achieve the business goals and strategy. As commercial finance manager, you will manage the day-to-day accounting and act as a role model for business improvement. In addition, you will also assist in identifying opportunities and developing new process improvement projects within finance and the wider business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Market Leading business, support in our development and to achieve our ambitious growth plans in a sustainable way.
Who we are;
Banham is a family-owned; family-run business that has been providing security solutions since 1926. We operate throughout the Southeast of England offering a comprehensive service on all aspects of physical and electronic security.? Most important, however, are the people who make up Banham. Our dedicated employees live and breathe collaboration; they inspire and learn from each other while upholding our five core values: Family, Pride, Trust, Leadership, and Making a Difference.
What can you bring to Banham?
As a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), combined with your previous experience of business partnering in a commercial role and managing a team, and a record of establishing and improving financial process this will enable you to:
- Retain, develop and progress a finance professional who will report into this role.
- Be the business partner for our Operational Heads of Departments as well as the MD of our manufacturing business, helping them understand margins, efficiency opportunities and general financial performance to help them make decisions.
- Perform monthly reviews with business heads to inform and help business achieve its goals.
- Provide financial and commercial analysis to management of business units.
- Be involved in pricing decisions with our commercial team, making sure the financial impact is understood and that there is insight driven decisions.
- Facilitate in continuous improvement of the Group's monthly financial reporting process and controls
- Responsible for the monthly consolidated management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow and Key metrics), including variance analysis, highlighting exceptions to aid business decisions.
- Prepare and post of accounting journals where necessary.
- Assist with annual budget and regular forecasting process.
- Undertake regular review and substantiation of the Group balance sheet, and key controls.
- Provide technical accounting expertise for the Group's accounting and financial policies.
- Assist in the planning and execution of the Group's year end audit to ensure it is delivered on time.
We are looking for someone with:
- An inquisitive and analytical, with a problem-solving mind-set.
- Previous experience of business partnering in a commercial role and managing a team.
- A record of establishing and improving financial process.
- Advanced modelling skills including budgets, forecasts and 5-year plans
- Strong management accounts and financial accounts experience.
- Experience of pricing structures and modelling profitability would be advantageous.
- Advanced Excel skills with strong attention to detail, analytical and numerical.
- Experience of Sage X3 beneficial.
- Able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
What will you get in return?
You will be entitled to a highly competitive salary and annual bonus alongside a great range of benefits including:
- An employee assistance program (EAP). EAP gives our employees access to a 24/7 free, confidential advice service for help with personal and professional problems, which could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general well-being. This benefit also extends to your family (available from the first day of employment)
- Hybrid working for non-field associated roles (typically 3 days working from the office, 2 days working from home*)
- Personal Accident Insurance Scheme - Accidents at work and outside of work are both covered, including personal attacks and sport-related injuries
- Subsidised Private Medical Cover after 12 months of service
- Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme
- Annual season ticket loan & Banham interest-free loan
- Cycle to work & Tech scheme
- Training and development opportunities (including day releases for studies)
- Company equipment tailored to your role (laptop, mobile, additional screens, company van)
- Up to 50% off Banham products
- Banham Social Events
- Employee recognition rewards and moments of magic prizes
- Recruitment referral bonus scheme earning up to £500 per successful referral (T&Cs apply)
- Enhanced Sick Pay for absence related to COVID-19
- Charity events throughout the year - Banham is proud to be working with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and sponsoring The Banham Marsden March since 2010 over £13 million has been raised to make a difference for patients across the UK and the world for The Royal Marsden.
If you share our values and have the drive and enthusiasm to help us fulfill our vision, of significant growth, we would love to hear from you. Please click APPLY now to register your interest.
Banham is an equal opportunities employer providing employment to its team members and applicants without regard for their sex, gender, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other category protected by law.
We welcome diversity and provide equal opportunities to applicants, based on experience, talent, and qualification for the job.
*Hybrid working may vary according to Job role and location.