Group Finance Manager

Location Maidstone
Salary £60k - £70k
Contract Permanent
Job Ref DGGFM70

Cobb & Jones Recruitment are pleased to be working with a privately-owned multi-entity organisation on an exclusive basis, supporting them in their search for a new Group Finance Manager. A genuine local-success story, this company, born from humble origins over 50 years ago is now a major Kent brand with reputable projects across the region. They have a track record in retaining staff (and therefore knowledge) as well as attracting high-quality talent across all divisions.

As Group Finance Manager you will report directly to the Group Finance Director. This role manages the day-to-day running of the finance team and liaises with various departments across the business to provide finance support.

Responsibilities:

·       To manage and supervise the head office finance team

·       To provide cover for the Finance Director and the Financial Controller when necessary

·       Involvement in quarterly forecasting, budgets and business plans.

·       Preparation of VAT returns.

·       Making recommendations to improve profitability and processes.

·       To assist and cover the payroll manager.

·       Development of new reports using COINS, Excel and Power BI

·       Financial, planning and analysis (FP&A).

·       Assist with the production of the management and statutory accounts and liaise with the auditors

·       Carry out pre and post investment appraisals.

·       Improve cash flow forecasting.

·       Management of intercompany legers and reconciliation.

·       Create financial benchmarking.

·       Other ad-hoc projects.

 

Profile:

·       Formally Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with significant team management experience.

·       Experience in one of the following sectors – manufacturing, plant, engineering, construction, property.

·       Can evidence significant team management experience (circa 7 heads).

·       Believe in and uphold our company values.

·       Personable and approachable.

·       You must have an excellent level of computer literacy (with all Microsoft packages).

·       Advance knowledge of Excel would be an advantage.

·       Knowledge of CIS and Domestic Reverse Charge VAT would be desirable.

·       Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

·       Be confident in communicating at various levels.

·       Excellent organisational and planning skills.

 

On Offer:

·       £60k - £70k

·       25 days holiday + bank holidays

·       Additional company benefits – happy to discuss

·       Genuine opportunity for growth and progression

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Consultant

Dan Gladwin

Director