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Finance Manager

Avonmouth Permanent View Job Description
Newly created Finance Manager role, following multiple company acquisitions. Joining a dynamic and extremely fast-paced organisation, you will report to the Group Financial Controller and provide financial support and guidance to stakeholders across the business.
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  • Molson Group are the UK's largest independent plant and machinery businesses
  • Manage a team to deliver financial outputs focused on development and support

About Our Client

Molson Group is the UK's largest independent supplier of plant and machinery for construction, demolition, recycling, and related sectors. Operating through 10 divisions and 13 service centres nationwide, it offers equipment solutions tailored to both commercial and environmental goals. With over 85 mobile engineers, Molson ensures optimal equipment performance. The company fosters a supportive, growth-oriented culture, emphasizing customer focus and innovation.

Job Description

Newly created Finance Manager role, following multiple company acquisitions. Joining a dynamic and extremely fast-paced organisation, you will report to the Group Financial Controller and provide financial support and guidance to stakeholders across the business.

Core responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Line management of 4 direct reports
  • Managing month-end timetable and ensuring deadlines are adhered to
  • Review and analysis of month-end results
  • Preparation of Group Management Accounts & Board pack, including commentary
  • Presentation of Monthly results to Group Financial Controller for final review
  • Ensuring operational reviews are taking place on a regular basis and attending to support, as appropriate to drive improvements in
    • Group profitability and understanding of financial performance
    • Policies and procedures
    • Understanding and use of Group ERP system
  • Review of Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate completion and resolution of all issues
  • Preparation of budgets and forecasts
  • Support the Management Accounts team with workload. A working knowledge of team processes will be expected and the ability to cover tasks where required
  • Continued review and development of processes
  • Understand group reporting and compliance requirements and support Group Accountant as necessary



ERP system support and maintenance

The Successful Applicant

Professional experience:

  • Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 5-7 years' experience in a relevant role
  • Strong experience in month-end accounts preparation, planning, budgeting & forecasting
  • Experience in producing insightful business analysis
  • Strong IT skills including advanced in MS Excel
  • Experience in line management of qualified and part-qualified accountants
  • Previous experience in stakeholder management to board level
  • The ideal candidate would have experience in a multi-ledger organisation
  • Knowledge of Power Query, SQL and BI would be advantageous



Personal attributes:

  • Experience in analysing and interpreting large, complex data sets
  • A resilient mindset and the confidence to challenge stakeholders where appropriate
  • Ability to summarise information in a concise manner, conveying the message clearly to the end user
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate financial issues with non-finance professionals
  • A can-do attitude and real flexibility to change and adapt to the day-to-day requirements
  • Ability to build relationships and rapport with stakeholders
  • An enquiring mind and ability to think broadly around a problem
  • A proactive approach and the confidence to propose solutions
  • Good planning and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines
  • Good judgement and commercial awareness

What's on Offer

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a paid volunteering day
  • A matched pension contributions scheme
  • A discretionary bonus based on performance
  • Hybrid working (3 days on site) in impressive offices
  • A supportive and collaborative culture driven to help you succeed and develop professional skills and experiences.
Contact
Richard Farmer
Quote job ref
JN-122024-6611231
Phone number
+44 117 927 1600

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Avonmouth
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Richard Farmer
Consultant phone
+44 117 927 1600
Job reference
JN-122024-6611231