Descrição da Função

Adecco Recruitment is recruiting a finance manager for a reputable client based in Scotland.

 

Responsibilities

Liaise with other Directors, Senior Managers and personnel to ensure the smooth running of the complete business operation

Ensure that the department operates in accordance with Group and local policies and procedures, legislative and health and safety requirements

Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reporting and other routine information and to participate in management and other meetings as required

Co-ordinate the preparation of the annual operating budget, LQEs and other business objectives as required

Participate in and promote the Companys Continuous Improvement activities

Responsible for the maintenance and development of the Companys Finance systems

Liaise with the Group Finance Director and his staff in all financial matters

Operate and control the bank accounts, creditors and debtors within the agreed limits

Ensure the Companys policy with regard to disciplinary matters is maintained within the departmentProduce weekly/monthly/annual management accounts in a timely and accurate manner to fulfil local Management and Group requirements.

Produce annually a statutory accounts pro-forma and tax computation in an accurate and timely fashion

Actively promote continuous Improvement with the team, developing financial methods and techniques which ensure the most effective, economical and safe use of resources, personnel, plant and materials. Review current facilities with a view to improving productivity and efficiency.

Investigate the rationalisation of equipment and staff within their area of responsibility on a continual basis, making recommendations for areas of cost improvement.

Introduce root cause analysis of performance variance, leading monthly reviews and implementing corrective action Planning.

Generate and validate all business cases for investment activity arising within the UK Operations.

Ensure there is effective control procedures are in place for all purchasing and sales activities, and that those procedures are adhered to.

Mentor non-financial managers in understanding financial information, in understanding the impact of decisions upon the business and in supporting them to effective, economic and commercially viable decisions.

Positively lead and motivate subordinates thereby establishing a positive working climate and relationships built on mutual trust and respect supported by high levels of team spirit and morale.

Communicate all operational matters relevant to team members and colleagues.

Promote and maintain a good working relationship with other departments.

Provide directors and managers of the Group with information and/or reports to assist in decision making and understanding of issues in the business.

Ensure the determination of cost drivers and calculation of recovery rates.

Assist in the construction of sales price quotations and cost estimates.

Ensure that pertinent matters are brought to managements attention and that, where necessary, actions are taken. This includes areas where risks can be avoided or reduced and areas where efficiency/cost improvements may result.

Ensure that cash is managed within strictly agreed limits and that accurate weekly cash forecasts are produced covering the budget year ahead on either a daily, weekly or monthly frequency.

Manage and control any system changes that affect the financial ledgers.

Reconcile and complete all required government documentation i.e., National Statistical Office and Revenue and Customs.

Assist other managers with budget information and control, as required.

Provide system training when required.

Ensure that all finance activities are properly planned and effectively executed in order to meet standards of quality, cost and time.

Adopt finance methods and techniques which ensure the most effective, economical and safe use of resources, personnel, plant and materials.

Ensure legislative, and group accounting requirements are integrated into all operating processes and the responsibility and ownership is managed by the team.

Develop systems to monitor materials performance and identify improvement opportunities.

Foster a right-first-time approach to customer services.

Ensure that customer service levels (internal and external) are met, and that the significance of these are understood by the team, fostering a right-first-time approach to customer services

 

 

Profile

Degree in Management, Economics, or similar

Minimum of 4 years of substantiated Financial Management in specific industry sector.

Previous experience of managing a Finance Department in a small organisation or as part of junior/middle management of a larger organisation.

Fluent in english