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Finance Manager

Job description

We have an exciting Finance Manager opportunity with a dominant market leader, providing financial insight to key stakeholders in varied but demanding role which will support the continued growth of the group.


The job;

*Full control responsibly for both the P&L and balance sheet, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
*Business partner key operational stakeholders to support delivery of the site budget and profitability targets.
*Carrying out financial modelling and analysis to support decision making and new business propositions.
*Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and interpretation of the operations on a weekly and periodic basis.
*Lead and manage delivery of the annual budgets and customer forecasts to strict timelines and standards.
*Develop strong relationships both operationally and within the commercial function.
*Work alongside non-financial managers to develop strong commercial awareness and an understanding of the budget and key cost drivers.
*Develop models and reporting to drive performance through an enhanced understanding of the internal and external commercial and financial drivers.
*Build, lead, develop and motivate the finance team to build capability and succession planning.
*Reporting and monitoring of key performance indicators and non-financials to support service delivery and contractual commitments.
*Ownership of period ledger close and post period end reporting.
*Ensure adherence to contractual commitments and deliverables.
*Work in partnership with the HR team(s) to ensure robust payroll processes and reporting mechanisms are in place.
The person;
*A fully or part qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
*Transport/Logistics Industry experience is essential.
*Customer facing experience and ability to build relationships at all levels is essential.
*Be proactive, inquisitive with a passion for challenging teams to drive performance.
*A keen eye for detail and financial controls.
*Be able to work under pressure whilst maintaining high standards.
*Must be flexible and respond positively and accurately to internal and external customer requests.
*Have excellent PC skills and be able to understand and harness IT and systems to benefit the operation.
*Has a 'can do' attitude, demonstrating drive, energy and a commitment


The benefits;

Competitive salary along with other benefits including; company pension scheme, private healthcare, 25 days hols + bank hols with the option to buy more, home working, share incentive plan, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + much more


for more information please contact Faith Collins

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.

Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

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