Finance Manager - Smartbox Assistive Technology : Job Details

Join Smartbox and make a meaningful impact as our newest team member!

Are you a passionate Finance Manager who wants to play a part in creating technology that gives a voice to those without speech? Smartbox is seeking a dedicated and talented individual like you to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

At Smartbox, our innovative products, combining specialised hardware, advanced software, and engaging content, are used by individuals with diverse needs worldwide. All around the world, our products, accomplishments and aspirations are a reflection of our teams’ values: passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change.

We believe that everyone deserves a voice, and our inclusive culture reflects this belief. By joining Smartbox, you will become part of a team that values diversity, fosters collaboration, and supports a community of users who rely on our technology to communicate effectively.

In addition to the rewarding nature of our work, you will collaborate with talented professionals who share a common goal of pushing the boundaries of innovation while considering the environmental impact of our products and processes.

How will you be making a difference?

• Develop and deliver an annual finance work plan which aligns with reporting and business requirements
• Develop relevant policies, procedures, tools, guidance, and training for budget holders
• Identify and implement system and process improvements
• Improve the month-end reporting process including balance sheet reconciliations
• Identify and improve weakness controls to maintain the accuracy of the P&L and Balance Sheet
• Preparation of annual budgets and future business planning, including liaison with budget holders and business analytics
• Develop a robust budget monitoring timetable and core processes, to ensure regular review of performance with budget holders
• Hold regular meetings with budget holders acting as a business partner to support financial management
• Prepare monthly management information, budget and cash flow forecasts, and other reports and KPIs
• Develop and deliver the annual year-end accounts closedown timetable
• Assist in preparation of the annual statutory disclosures
• Lead the liaison with external auditors to ensure the year-end audit is delivered to deadlines
• Oversee quarterly VAT returns
• Line Management: Line manage members of the Finance team, helping team members to identify and develop opportunities to grow their skills and knowledge in line with wider company objectives; Managing the team’s well-being, absences, and sickness in line with company policies

Essential Qualifications/skills/experience

• Qualified or Finalist, preferably ACA/ACCA
• Experience managing a team
• Advanced Excel skills
• Positive, curious and caring, with an eye for detail and a focus on delivery
• Clear and concise communication skills
• People focused with a passion to develop others and grow as a team

Useful Qualifications/skills/experience

• Experience in MS Dynamics Business Central
• Manufacturing experience
• Experience of working with entities in the US and EU
• Experience of working in a business with a Research and Development team

Additional information:

In this role, you will have the flexibility to work between your home and our office locations in Malvern and Bristol. For this role, we require the candidate to work in the Malvern office twice a week as a minimum.

Why join us?

At Smartbox, we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, and encouraging all staff to engage in a diverse range of year-round learning and personal development opportunities. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference in the lives of disabled people.

Rewards and benefits

At Smartbox our employees always do their best, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, private medical insurance, and whooping 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, we’ll shower you with perks, including:

• Dress: smart casual is perfect
• Food: free healthy office snacks in our kitchens
• Hybrid working: Two days a week in the office
• Flexible work schedule: Balance is key to innovation, and we want to make sure you are at the top of your game with a schedule that will work for you
• Give back to the community: One paid day volunteering for a good cause of your choice
• You, our best asset: We will reward you with more holidays for your long service!
• Wellness: Stretch away the stress every morning with our online trainers, available via our cooperative perk website or hit the gym. We provide gym discounts too!
• Wellbeing: Unlimited access to a benefit and Wellbeing app Yulife, providing store discounts and wellbeing services
• Mental health: Access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for a wide range of support, advice and resources about Family, Health, Life, Money and Work
• Peace of mind: Company pension, group life assurance, and income protection
• Fun: Complimentary theatre and cinema tickets to Malvern Theatres, and many free social events including team outings and get-togethers
• Eco-friendly: Cycle scheme (save 25%-39% on a new bike or E-bike by cycling to work), or lease an electric car through a salary sacrifice scheme
• Bonus potential: We work hard, and Smartbox recognizes that with a discretionary annual bonus
• Finances: A wide variety of savings and discounts with Corporate Perks; You can save on electronics, food shopping, fashion, fitness, entertainment and all things travel

We’d love to hear from you!

Click apply and you will be taken to our Careers site where you can read about commitments to inclusivity, equality and the environment as well as apply to become our next Finance Manager.

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