As a Finance and Performance Manager you will have line management duties of the employees within the Group Finance Shared Services Department, taking overall ownership for the smooth operation of accounting, internal polices, performance targets and annual revenue and budgets.

• Monitoring and administrating internal polices and controls
• Oversee timely and accurate period close results, including preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts, associated reports to stakeholders and thorough review of all balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare annual revenue and capital budget models, analysis and reports for Senior Management Team and Budget holders
• Monitor financial progress against targets and provide timely updates to stakeholders through regular forecasting, and monthly finance reviews
• Develop and monitor internal cost centre accounting, and prepare analysis of variances between budgets and actual results
• Assist in ensuring that all internal control measures are implemented and communicated to all appropriate staff. Assist in the risk management process within the department and in the promotion of risk management throughout the group
• Review the performance of line managed staff on an on-going basis and provide guidance and support where required
• Maintain a Fixed Asset Register
• Contribute toward group efficiency projects/initiatives
• Develop and supervise the implementation of internal financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems
• Support intercompany reconciliation and reporting within group and wider company
• Support preparation and communication of cashflow projections
• Support collation and submission of VAT returns
• Assist in preparing and submitting all internal and external monitoring returns to the relevant body or agencies
• Assist with internal & external financial audits where appropriate

To be successful in this role, you be a fully qualified ACCA / ACA / CIMA Finance Manager with a proven track record of line managing a successful team. You will be a friendly and articulate team player with the ability to communicate confidently with junior and senior finance and operational personnel alike. Knowledge of Agresso / BWO and Excel pivot tables is desirable but not essential.