Strategic Finance Business Lead

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

Your new company is a well-known, global retailer looking for a Finance Manager to join their growing finance team in London.

The company is going through an exciting period of growth, making it a great time to join and play a role in this process.

Your new role will involve reporting into the CFO and being responsible for a range of key finance tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing 3-4 direct reports and supporting their development and learning
  • Producing monthly management account packs and managing and reconciling the Profit and Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
  • Supplier Income reporting, month end accounting, forecasting, and budgeting
  • Providing analysis, insight, and informative reporting to support and influence business decisions
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and assisting with the formulation of a 5-Year Budget / Business Plan
  • Coordinating year-end audit requests and assisting to prepare statutory accounts
  • Evaluating the success of ongoing trials and projects and proposing recommendations
  • Ad hoc finance projects and analysis

What You'll Need to Succeed:

To succeed in this role, you'll need to be an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with industry experience. Retail or manufacturing industry experience is desirable.

You'll also need to be highly numerate with a strong analytical background, as well as an effective communicator with all levels of stakeholders.

What You'll Get in Return:

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a high-profile global business and work amongst impressive finance leaders who will support your development and professional growth.

The business offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience, plus a bonus.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.



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