UK Finance manager - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

Our Client is a well-established, dynamic, and forward-thinking brand that has been a leader in the food service industry for decades. We are committed to providing a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven work environment. As a company that values its people, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and a culture where everyone can be themselves. We are proud to have been recognized as one of the Top 10 Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2023.

* Month-End Accounting & Reporting: o Oversee and manage the full month-end accounting close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. o Provide detailed variance commentary and prepare reports for senior management and Board Pack submissions. o Review and approve journal entries, ensuring proper supporting documentation is in place. o Perform account analysis and reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy. * Budgeting & Forecasting: o Review and support the creation of site-level budgets and forecasts, ensuring consistency and alignment with business objectives. o Work closely with budget owners to ensure the accuracy of central budgets and forecasts, particularly with respect to salaries and overheads. o Contribute to the preparation of central and consolidated budgets. * Financial Control & General Ledger Management: o Monitor and analyse general ledger activity, ensuring accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations. o Identify and report on any financial risks or opportunities, ensuring proactive measures are taken. o Ensure compliance with IFRS16 accounting for leases, including accurate reporting and submissions for Group reporting. o Oversee the reconciliation and reporting of rent cash control balance sheets affected by IFRS16 lease changes. * Team Leadership & Development: o Lead, mentor, and provide guidance to reporting accountants, ensuring team responsibilities are managed effectively and efficiently. o Collaborate with the FP&A director to set performance targets and monitor team performance. o Provide training and support to ensure financial reporting standards are upheld across the team. * Cross-Functional Reporting & Support: o Act as a key liaison for business budget holders, ensuring accurate and timely overhead reporting and supporting cost control efforts. o Provide financial insight into various business initiatives, helping to shape and support new business strategies. o Ensure the financial aspects of music-related activities are reported accurately, including supplier payments and internal/external reporting.

Qualifications: * ACCA, ACA, or similar professional accounting qualification. Experience: * Significant experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for multiple cost centres. * Strong knowledge of IFRS16 and practical experience in accounting for leases. * Proven track record in managing month-end accounting close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis. * Hands-on experience with integrated ERP and financial reporting systems. Skills & Attributes: * High level of accuracy and attention to detail. * Strong understanding of internal controls and technical accounting principles. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both financial and non-financial teams. * Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Proven leadership and mentoring abilities with a focus on team development and performance.