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Senior Group Finance Manager

Plymouth Permanent View Job Description
As a direct result of the group's expansion plans and continued success, we are seeking a dynamic Senior Group Finance Manager to be based at the Head Office.This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient operation of the Finance team inclusive of preparing and reviewing financial performance and having an input on key commercial decision making.
  • A unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing group in Plymouth
  • Would suit a commercially astute finance professional with an eye for detail

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic, fast paced multi purpose business based in Plymouth. With an acquisitive nature, they have continued to expand in even the most challenging of economic environments and are looking to hire a Senior Group Finance Manager to the team.

Job Description

Reporting to the CFO and responsible for the various business channels (UK/IRE/Online), the Senior Group Finance Manager will be responsible for the forecasting, budgeting, consolidation, margin analysis and commercial input. Process improvement and automation of manual tasks is key to driving the efficiency of the Finance team.

Duties to include:

  • Overseeing and assisting in the production of the monthly management accounts. Reviewing, understanding and challenging the figures
  • Daily and monthly cashflow monitoring and analysis
  • Forecasting, budgeting and modelling for the overall business and for specific areas or projects
  • Finance business partnering with key teams throughout the wider business
  • Identifying and implementing team and reporting efficiencies
  • Analysis of all income stream performance data, giving recommendations on potential changes to maximise profitability
  • Modelling and projecting the financial impact of proposed new business scenarios
  • Sensitivity analysis of existing group profitability, proposing areas of opportunity and concern to focus on
  • Adhoc tasks as required



The Successful Applicant

This is a high profile role in a fast paced environment. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following:

  • Experience in a commercial organisation
  • Experience analysing large data sets, identifying trends and issues, and proposing recommendations
  • Strong Excel skills, with experience of financial modelling
  • Professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or similar)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy
  • The confidence to challenge existing practices and seek improvements
  • Experience leading a team



What's on Offer

Competitive salary

Pension

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Contact
Tim Hand
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6763984
Phone number
+44 117 927 1459

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Retail
Location
Plymouth
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tim Hand
Consultant phone
+44 117 927 1459
Job reference
JN-062025-6763984