FINANCE MANAGER: EXCITING GROWING COMPANY, GREAT ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
THE CLIENT
Our client is a Lancashire based technology company with a team of passionate, forward-thinking people, using modern techniques and technologies to shape the future of global communications.
They research, design and build all of our own technology and our products and solutions span telecommunications, native apps, chatbots, AI, retail innovation and all things cloud. Clients include some of the best known retail companies in the United Kingdom and beyond.
Their environment is fun and like a start-up, innovative and creative.
THE ROLE
Our Client is looking for someone to be an integral part of their senior team working closely with the board to ensure the smooth day to day running and improvement of the finance department. Whilst this role is primarily finance focused, there will be opportunities to use your skills in other areas such as operations, commercial and legal support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The objective of the role is to support the Board to ensure the efficient day to day running of the finance department to support the business and bring efficiency improvements; including but not limited to:
Monthly management accounts preparation with commentary, analysis and presentation to the Management Team.
Raising sales invoices according to information from the various Heads of Business Units.
Budgeting, forecasting and long range planning.
Business reporting with various Product teams.
Handle or supervise day-to-day accounting operations.
Statutory and tax reporting including Research & Development tasks.
Continually improving internal processes and controls.
Management of associate and supplier POs & invoices.
Expenses management
Bank reconciliations
VAT preparation
Payroll and pension data entry into Xero
Credit control
Sales and purchases ledger management
Assisting Board with implementing the Finance & Ops Plan objectives
Supporting Board on future commercial initiatives including fund-raising, international expansion and other such strategic initiatives.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Resilient
Able to work with stakeholders who are not finance focused
Able to work in a constantly evolving environment, while remaining aware about what is important to maintain stability
Assertive and determined and able to see things through
Proactive: self-starter, keen to make a difference
Can work independently with minimum supervision
Great attention to detail
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Degree qualified and/or AAT / CIMA
Experience of Xero is essential
Experience of working in G Suite is preferred (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc.)
Technology and/or Startup industry experience
Focused on system and reporting improvements
BENEFITS
Competitive salary
Fast-paced environment
Free onsite gym
Showers & changing facilities
23 days holiday
Never work on your birthday!
Private healthcare
Pension scheme
Free parking
Free refreshments
Regular social outings
Chilled dress code
Games zone with ping pong
Hackathons & events
Exciting clients & projects
Is This You?
If you fit the bill as described above do not delay – send your application to us and we will be in touch to discuss within 24 hours. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to be part of a successful, fast growing business with an extremely bright future and huge potential.
