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Finance Manager
Finance Manager vacancy to work within a fast-paced SME which is part of a larger international operation. With a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to communicate well to the many stakeholders within the operation, the Finance Manager will be responsible for a small accounts team reporting directly to the Managing Director based in Leeds and the CFO based internationally. Our client is an importer and distributor with an aggressive growth strategy and are looking for a candidate with a sharp commercial awareness to support this.
Key responsibilities:
- Hands-on accounting and financial reporting for the business and their subsidiary companies. This will include working as part of a small accounts team to produce monthly management accounts (using Xero), create presentations for the Board Packs and develop and maintain 3 year rolling forecasts (balance sheet, cash flow and P&L).
- Prepare annual budgets and forecasts.
- Manage the Leeds based accounts team.
- Reconcile inter-company and foreign funds transfers.
- Focus on the profitably of the business model, working with senior management to identify areas of systems and cost improvements and increasing company profitability each year.
- Work closely with the outside auditors in preparing for the annual audit and liaising with the auditors to ensure successful and timely completion.
- Undertake adhoc project analysis, such as pricing as and when required.
Skills required;
- Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACMA) or qualified by experience.
- Operated within an SME environment.
- Proficient in accounting software applications (XERO, Phocus, Konsolidator or similar).
- A working knowledge of FOREX and multi-currency trading would be an advantage.
Benefits
- Competitive market-related salary
- Bonus potential up to 10% of salary
- Wellbeing Allowance
- Friendly, dynamic and modern workplace inc. free onsite parking
If you are interested in this Finance Manager opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.
IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
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