Finance Manager

Ruby Group are looking for a Finance Manager to join a well know brand located near Watford. Our client employs more than 16000 people and has a turnover of more than 400 million. Our client has seen consistent levels of growth and have further plans to expand. As a result this position is newly created. Reporting into the finance director you will be working as part of a fast paced, friendly finance team, playing a key role in decision making and the support of operational teams. Your responsibilities will ultimately be the business partner to the Head of Finance and CFO.  

• Act as a strong business partner by building effective working relationships at all levels, including Senior Managers. Help to support and advise in order to maximise opportunities and reduce risks for the Business
• Manage, enhance and review management accounts process, analysis and commentary (3-5 days in the period) and present to Manager and Head of Finance. Ensure they are insightful, error free and issued to agreed timelines
• Manage, enhance and review weekly & periodic KPIs (Monday sales, Board results pack), ensure they are insightful, error free and issued to agreed timelines
• Lead and enhance process for the production of the Annual Budget and Quarterly and present to Senior Management in Finance and Retail
• Identify and implement improvements to business processes to increase efficiency and ensure all costs are recorded accurately in the accounts. Challenge and review results to seek opportunities to increase income/reduce costs and risks
• Maintain and enhance financial controls ensuring accuracy and robustness of reporting and budgeting processes
• Support ad hoc requests for analysis and information from Head of Finance, FD, CFO, Directors and their direct reports
• Preparation of information for external reporting
• Manage and develop team of 3-4 qualified accountants
• Must demonstrate a strong commercial understanding of the business, which is reflected in the reports, analysis and commentaries, provided and assist the Head of Finance in managing the overall business
• Continually look to improve the processes and reporting for the business
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The ideal applicant will be educated to degree and be fully qualified in either ACCA, CIMA or ACA and have at least 4 years post qualified experience. You must have experience of Management accounting, analysis and commentary. Experience of budgeting and forecasting and business partnering is essential. Candidates that have worked within Multi site businesses within FMCG, RETAIL, HOSPITALITY will have an advantage. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that can offer career progression and excellent benefits.