Rutherford Cross is delighted to be partnered with our private equity backed client to appoint a finance manager for a 14-15 month FTC. The Finance Manager assists the Financial Controller by leading and delivering the month end reporting and day-to-day processes of designated legal entities. This role comes with a good hybrid policy and an attractive package.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver the month-end financial reporting of legal entities within designated area including financial analysis and commentary
• Complete key financial reporting tasks including bad debt provision, accruals, prepayments, intercompany reconciliations, bank reconciliations and other general journals
• Assist the Financial Controller in delivery of high quality and insightful management information including presentation of such findings
• Assist in completing budgeting and forecasting cycles to support short, medium and long-term business planning in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Own short-term cash and working capital forecasting, reporting and commentary
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations accurately and within reporting deadlines with any queries resolved in a timely manner
• Be a trusted support partner to Divisional operating directors and senior management team
• Complete monthly VAT reconciliations, ensuring correct and appropriate VAT treatment is applied
• Manage, support and guide a small team of direct reports
• Manage audit process of legal entities within designated area
• Develop and document business processes to drive continuous improvement and maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Liaise with the consolidation team to ensure alignment and compliance with Group standards
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Financial Controller and Director of Financial Reporting with involvement in projects as required
• Any other duties as required

We are looking to engage with ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified accountant with strong academic background and strong numeracy and analytical skills.