CMG are thrilled to be working with a leading professional services business based in Worcester who are on the look out for a Finance Manager to join their team.
Reporting into the Director of Finance, this qualified individual will manage month-end close, ensure of balance sheet integrity, and business partner with cost centres to deliver meaningful insights. You’ll also lead the quarterly reporting and financial statement preparation for a major client, managing audit queries with confidence and precision.
Duties & responsibilities:
- Own the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuous refinement.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring robust financial controls and data integrity.
- Identify and implement improvements to streamline reporting and strengthen governance.
- Lead the preparation of quarterly accounts and financial statements for a high-profile client.
- Manage audit queries with professionalism and agility, ensuring compliance and transparency.
- Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP using CCH as the reporting software.
- Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on accounting matters.
- Inspire and lead a team of Management Accountants, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
- Encourage innovation and challenge the status quo to enhance team performance and process efficiency.
- Support Costs Business Partnering
- Collaborate with support cost centre leads to provide insightful financial analysis and challenge assumptions.
- Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, driving clarity and alignment with strategic goals.
Qualifications
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
- Experience Big 4 audit could be advantageous.
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in a finance leadership role with a track record of driving improvements.
- Strong technical accounting skills and a passion for problem-solving.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Advance Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Power BI experience is a plus
- Experience of using Workday, Adaptive Insight, Sage 50 and CCH preferable.
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