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What makes this role great?

Non contractual annual bonus
Contributory Workplace Pension
Simply Health Cover
Flexible Working
25 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays rising to 30 days (LOS)
Holiday Purchase Scheme (up to 5 days)
Staff Discount Reporting to the COO, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing the Finance team, managing the day-to-day accounting operations of the business whilst also driving robust financial controls, commercial efficiencies and implementing consequential changes.
Main Duties:

Manage, mentor and motivate the Finance team
Leads the preparation and communication of the weekly financial KPIs
Supervise the preparation and publication of all monthly financial statements to all internal and external stakeholders
Co-ordinate the periodic financial reporting and review of Departmental performances providing challenge, guidance and feedback to all budget holders
Ensure the completion of bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Ownership of the annual budgets and quarterly forecast process covering PL, BS & CF
Supervise the preparation of periodic VAT returns
Oversee the preparation of year-end statutory accounts
Manage the audit process and liaising with external partners
Lead cash flow management, forecasting and delivery of initiatives to optimise cash flow performance
Manage the financial risk of the company, working with other SLT members to create risk mitigation plans Knowledge:

Holds a full qualification in accountancy, certified through ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW
Has excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
Possesses a mastery of Excel and accountancy databases as well as the ability to attain relevant information from different sources.
Develops and delivers functional plans to deliver required departmental objectives, pulling levers such as operational analysis, business process efficiencies, digital technology enhancements and team development
Contributes to the functional strategic development Skills:

Demonstrates strong leadership skills and brilliant active listening, creates a culture of giving & receiving feedback, embraces and leads for change.
Works to tight deadlines and the ability to juggle priorities
Has the ability to build and own effective relationships within their working boundary to deliver results, challenging where appropriate. Grows relationships internally across different levels and external stakeholders.
Ability to look at the bigger picture, thinks things through and demonstrates strong problem-solving skills Behaviours:

Is committed to the success of the team, leads by example and encourages a positive attitude in others
Takes accountability for delivering team results and identifies opportunities to better meet the needs of stakeholders
Manages relationships, takes on work & delivers the outcome, prioritising where appropriate.
Demonstrates a flexible and agile approach to tasks particularly when faced with changing or challenging circumstances, and positively works with their team through them.
Champions collaborative working within and across functions to deliver business objectives and advocate an ethos of strong team spirit INDC