Elevation Recruitment Group are pleased to be recruiting for a growing and successful service business based in Hull as they look to recruit a Finance Manager into the team.  The role has come about due to a recent restructure of the finance team and the appointment of a new CFO. You will be working in a number 2 role and will help lead the finance team, responsible for managing half the team which will be a team of 6 reporting in directly.  The company offers excellent benefits which includes: - 

• Competitive Salary: Of up to £65,000
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare
• Auto enrolment pension

The Finance Manager role will give full responsibility for all areas of controlling & accounting, treasury and management accounting & statutory accounts. You will also oversee the day-to-day delivery of the AP, AR, commercial support, project accounting, revenue accounting, and management accounting teams.  Duties will include: - 

• Undertake day-to day coordination of the controlling & accounting, treasury and management accounting & statutory teams 
• Oversee the forecasting routines and disciplines of the business, including strategic forecast models and operations cashflow forecasting.
• Oversee the preparation of month-end management accounts and preparation of finance packs for key stakeholders.
• Oversee the portfolio of balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules 
• Oversee the statutory audit and R&D year end processes, ensuring these are planned and prepared in time
• Improve internal efficiencies and reduce company costs 
• Put in place robust financial systems and processes 
• Review spending against budget, with individual departments 
• Undertake cost-benefit analysis for financial opportunities 
• Responsibility of the annual budgeting process 
• Support the company in taxation 
• Responsible for overseeing the financial delivery of key client contracts, reporting on accuracy and completeness of project revenues and project performance 
• Drive reporting transparency on costs associated to key assets 
• Responsible for flagging commercial risks and opportunities
• Act as a finance business partner to operational leads within the business, building and fostering relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Interpreting and communication financial information to non-financial managers 
• To lead by example, driving a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative working
• Understand regulation, legislation and industry developments and how they will impact the business

To be successful you will have the following skills and experiences: - 

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• Previous experience of managing a finance team
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Excellent in the use of Microsoft suite
• Experience of working in a fast-paced department
• Knowledgeable regarding using financial software packages
• Acting as strong team player and people oriented
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
• Proficient in financial modelling, forecasting and budgeting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships and effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic business knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to persuade and influence
• Be able to lead by example and manage others proactively

If you are interested in this exciting vacancy, please send in your CV asap for consideration.