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Finance Manager

Industry: Permanent/Executive/Head Hunting

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to develop the finance function of a fast growing business, implementing effective controls and processes and developing reporting to highlight profit improvement opportunities. This role will lead the day to day accounting operations working closely with the CFO and the operational management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Management accounts
• Develop and maintain weekly reporting of key sales and cost drivers
• Ensure effective management of the AP function ensuring all purchase orders, supplier invoices, credit notes and expenses are accurately recorded in the finance system
• Ensure effective management of the AR function ensuring all sales invoices and debit notes are accurately recorded in the finance system and customers pay promptly
• Develop and maintain a pragmatic PO and Invoice authorisation process.
• Oversee the company's payroll, including managing outsourced relationships for payroll preparation and ensuring that all payments and reporting requirements are completed in a timely manner
• Provide support and accounting expertise to Operations
• Prepare and submit all appropriate tax records including monthly VAT returns
• Management of balance sheet and account reconciliations throughout the year, leading to a streamlined year end process
• Look to build the finance team as we grow.
• Support Project Finance for the development of future farms and other capital projects as required
• KPI tracking
• Develop ERP systems that are suitable for growth ambitions

The Candidate

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA)
• Personable, with a positive outlook and able to communicate up and down the organisational structure and advocate for the creation of and adherence to robust processes and procedures.
• Strong Excel skills with ability to process and summarise large volumes of data, preferably with SQL or
• Tableau skills
• Track record of developing functionality of ERP systems to support business growth
• Organised and able to deliver workflows effectively
• Strong communication skills
• Natural ability to take initiative and respond quickly and effectively to problems
• Flexible approach to working hours, particularly when faced with company deadlines

What we offer

• Opportunity to be involved in a growing, fast paced company looking to make a positive impact in agriculture.
• Grow with us career progression.
• Standard 40 hour week Monday - Friday working hours.
• Salary: £48k-55k + subject to experience
• Holidays: 22 days plus bank holidays