Finance Manager

Robert Walters are excited to be representing a highly successful, multimillion pound revenue, global retail organisation, who due to continued business growth, are seeking a Finance Manager to join their Finance team.

This role plays a pivotal part in driving the monthly close of the management accounts, ensuring full compliance with external audits, and business partnering with key stakeholders across finance & wider business. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a large dynamic team that requires regular coaching, training, and mentoring. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic organisation.

What you’ll do:

As a Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the monthly close of the management accounts. You will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with all reporting requirements and deadlines. Your excellent problem-solving skills will be put to use as you perform monthly reviews for your own individual business unit. You will actively participate in all audit planning meetings, ensuring a clean audit. Your commitment to continuous improvement will be pivotable, improving the quality of support delivered to the business.

• Drive the month end timetable on a monthly basis to enable a smooth month end close.
• Ensure full compliance with management and statutory reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Perform monthly reviews for your own individual business unit.
• Actively participate in all audit planning meetings.
• Drive a cultural change and performance improvement agenda across Finance.
• Develop financial processes, procedures, and controls to support organic and inorganic growth plans.
• Continuously review and develop finance processes and procedures to improve internal controls.
• Mentor and develop direct reports to support delivery of objectives.

What you bring:

• Strong background in driving the closing of monthly management accounts.
• Proficient user of SAP (preferred).
• Line management experience.
• Track record of continual improvement and ability to drive business transformation.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the organisation.
• Ability to build alliances, challenge and influence positively without formal authority.
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation is a leading player in its industry, known for its commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. They offer a dynamic and fast-paced work environment where innovation and efficiency are valued. The company provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development, fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. Their focus on maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders makes them an employer of choice.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates