Automation Financial Expert

1 day ago


Huddersfield, Kirklees, United Kingdom Actemium Full time

Company Overview:


Actemium Automation is a leading provider of engineering design, project management, installation, and commissioning services for electrical, mechanical, and IT solutions.



Job Summary:


We are seeking an experienced Financial Operations Manager to join our team in Yorkshire. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information, supporting the Business Unit Manager, and ensuring the effective running of the business unit (BU).



Key Responsibilities:



  • General Accounting: Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in a timely manner and in accordance with group and accounting rules. Justify Balance Sheet figures by performing balance sheet reconciliations. Prepare all month-end tasks such as accruals, prepayments, and closing of ledger.
  • Payroll & Tax: Support ADP Payroll and payroll processing duties, ensuring the appropriate working rules with respect to pay are applied, and provide cover as necessary. Support all aspects of Pension, Sick Pay, Life Insurance, and Personal Injury payments as required.
  • Financial Planning & Analysis: Be actively involved with the annual budget preparation process. Regularly analyze KPI's such as invoice lag, debtors, variances, and productive hours. Analyze and explain overhead spend and variances to budget.
  • Project Accounting and Monitoring: Support Project Managers in understanding their projects. Coach/train Project Managers on the Project Accounting Systems so they can effectively monitor their projects. Perform monthly project reviews to ensure project performance is properly and prudently assessed.
  • Cash Management: Evaluate the credit worthiness of new and existing clients. Maximize invoicing. Ensure effective and efficient credit control in the BU. Set up and payment of suppliers are performed in accordance with our control procedures and agreed payment terms.


Required Skills and Qualifications:



  • CIMA or other relevant accounting qualification
  • Prior experience in Project Accounting essential
  • Ideal experience in an engineering environment
  • Knowledge of group reporting an advantage
  • Strong financial skills applied in a project costing context
  • Ability to analyze and interpret variances
  • Good knowledge of basic accounting functions such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Timesheets
  • Cash Management
  • Strong IT skills in particular, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Knowledge of using an ERP would be beneficial (SAP or Navision preferable)
  • Able to plan and deliver projects within agreed timeframes
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Experience of managing people
  • Ability to influence others
  • A self-starter who can work on their own initiative but also be able to work effectively as part of a team


Benefits:



  • Taking your career to the next level with Actemium Automation
  • Competitive salary range £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
  • The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and technologies that shape the future of automation


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