Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely information to enable management to enhance Company profitability and performance across both Portmeirion Group UK Ltd and Wax Lyrical Ltd.
The role of Finance Manager UK is to support the management of two finance teams; Portmeirion Group UK Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent and Wax Lyrical in the Lake District. There will be regular travel required to visit the Wax Lyrical site. This role ensures responsibilityfor overseeing and the production of accurate financial reports and information, cash and profit forecasting, managing the audit process and budgeting.
**Finance Manager Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for accurate, timely and relevant management information to include weekly KPI reports, monthly management accounts, weekly and monthly sales analyses.
- Conduct reviews with budget holders and evaluate spend against sales performance and cost saving opportunities.
- Manage two UK finance teams.
- Manage the UK audit process and liaise directly with auditors.
- Control the fixed asset system, ensure capital projects are monitored and reviewed post completion.
- Management of the UK cash forecast submissions.
- Management of monitoring inventory and reporting.
- Management of the budgeting process.
- Oversee the company royalty obligations.
- Responsible for correctly processing and reporting VAT across various tax authorities.
- Ensure understanding of export and import compliance requirements.
- Responsible for the continual improvement of procedures and controls.
- Ad-hoc queries and projects as requested by the Financial Controller UK and other departments.

**Finance Manager Requirements**:
We are looking for an individual with a positive attitude, who can bring new ideas, be proactive and help drive the business forward in a hands-on way, also with the ability to assist on projects and requirements outside of finance.
- Management experience is essential
- Willing to travel (this role will involve travelling to Wax Lyrical on a regular basis)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
- CIMA/ACCA Qualified or equivalent is essential
- Confident, Methodical and Accurate
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel to an Advanced Level
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player
- Ability to work on own initiative
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary
- Health care cash plan
- High Street discount scheme
- Life insurance
- Car parking
- Reward & recognition schemes
- Discounts in our retail outlets
- Dedicated training & development to enhance or progress your career including apprenticeships
- Community volunteering days
- Charity events
- Long service awards
- Employee wedding/retirement gifts
- Employee retirement afternoon tea
- Birthday recognition
- Achievement awards
- Enhanced annual leave & maternity
- Bereavement leave
- Free access to Portmeirion Village
- Company pension scheme along with access to pension clinics
- Innovation scheme & green team
- Mental health first aiders

**About Portmeirion Group PLC**
Portmeirion Group are a highly successful & well established business with one overall aim: to be the leading force in the global homewares sector by growing our seven amazing brands.We have a culture whereby we work together as one team; we are respectful,think global, push boundaries, work hard and embrace tomorrow today.
Driven by the adoption of our global ESG initiative, Portmeirion Group is committed to developing the industry based upon three fundamental pillars; environment, social, & governance; within our global business units. Our colleagues are fundamental to our journeyand as such, we are proud to hold workplace wellbeing accreditation & Investors in People Platinum status.
**Why work for us?**
We believe that our people are our greatest asset and the Group’s success is directly related to the effectiveness of our people. We want people to join our team who are as passionate as we are about our six wonderful brands, our products, and our heritageand share the same values.
Together as one team we support each other on our journey to become the leading force in the global homewares sector by growing our six amazing brands.
We are very proud of our Platinum Investors in People accreditation which demonstrates our commitment in leading, supporting and improving our teams. We also encourage, reward and embrace new ideas generated by our talented teams; we believe that everyone canand should have the opportunity to reach their potential with us and make a difference.
**Location**: Stoke-on-Trent
**Contract Type**: Permanent
**Hours**: Full Time, 38.75 per week
**Salary**: Competitive plus benefits
You may have experience of the following: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Accountant, Financial Business Partner, Financial Reporting, Financial Management, Head of Finance, Senior Accountant, Corporate Accountant, Financial Controller, AAT, CCAB,ACCA, etc.
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