Finance Manager

The Recipe

To manage the year-end external fieldwork process and preparation of group statutory accounts. Lead the credit control & submissions teams and be responsible for the management & reporting of cash. Produce the period-end business update pack & detailed reporting of Centre costs.

Key Accountabilities and Measures

• To manage the year-end external audit fieldwork process and preparation of the group financial statements. Develop the SAP ERP system to meet the business changes.
• To partner with all Centre budget holders in relation to the budget, forecasting and period reporting processes.
• To be responsible for the group's cash position & borrowing requirements. Support balance sheet controls in providing key balance sheet reconciliations
• To produce timely and accurate consolidated management information and a periodic business reporting pack that meets the requirements of the company.
• Lead on performance reporting to key stakeholders and development to align with business priorities
• To support the Senior Finance Manager & Financial Controller on ad hoc work requests and the execution of strategy, via project involvement. Be a member of the senior management team
• To lead, motivate, coach and develop the submissions, credit control teams & graduate to achieve the goals and targets set.

Essential Ingredients

• Qualified accountant, experience in practice is desirable, as is having previously worked within an FMCG environment.
• Qualifications: ACCA/ACA or equivalent accountancy qualification. Evidence of CPD.
• Systems: Experience of operating in a SAP environment; Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI
• Analytical: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manipulate and interpret data clearly and concisely, clearly communicating and ensuring understanding of both finance and non-finance colleagues. Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills: influential, articulate, persuasive.
• Excellent relationship builder- Able to build relationships and influence across a broad range of non-finance and finance stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organisation skills to manage a demanding and varied workload.
• Planning and organising: Used to working to strict deadlines and reporting timetables

Extra Dough

At last, and by no means least, you will want to know what your bread is worth.

• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• Family time is important to us, so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll allow you to purchase up to an extra week's annual leave
• Award-winning pension scheme with company contributions
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Products you will love, along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service