Finance Manager

Salary: £42,000 per year

I am currently working in partnership with one of the fastest growing independent facility management companies in the UK. My award winning client support all facilities management needs ranging from daily office cleaning, window cleaning, landscape gardening, carpet and floor cleaning, painting and decorating right through to purchasing consumables and arranging washroom and hygiene solutions. They work with a broad range of clients across a wide range of sectors including educational, manufacturing, retail and commercial.

My client are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with previous Finance Management experience. They would prefer if this was in the Facilities Management sector. If successful you would report to the Finance Director within the Sunderland Head office. In this role you’ll play a key part in ensuring that the business’s financial objectives and reports are accurate in relation to costs, spends, budgets etc. This position would be best suited to an individual that is looking to further their career by gaining hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct the financial team to ensure the company and departmental KPI’s are met.
• Ensuring compliance to all legal requirements that are defined by HMRC and other statutory bodies.
• Lead on the finance plan preparation for annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlook.
• Own the integrity of supporting data that supports the company.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports as required by the business, provide information and present to MD & FD. 
• Ensure the finance team are fully competent through training and appropriate certification / qualifications. 
• Work closely with other departmental heads to continually improve the quality of service and ultimately the business performance. 
• Work with and support the other senior managers to ensure that the business objectives are met. 
• Facilitate employee development reviews for the team through the performance manager tool and ensure regular reviews / feedback takes place to help the team achieve their goals and development plans. 
• Participate in scheduled and adhoc management meetings and organise regular team meetings to support communications. 
• Manage employee performance through the appropriate forums and systems. 
• The role is a Monday to Friday role with working hours of 0900 to 1700

The Ideal Candidate will demonstrate the following:

• CIMA / AAT qualified (preferable) or QBE.
• Minimum 2 years management experience.
• Knowledge and experience of sage.
• Experience of managing a small team.
• IT literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft packages and processes.
• Self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Conscientious, methodical, and able to work under own initiative. 
• Task orientated with the ability to build effective relationships. 

Salary £42,000

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