Responsibilities
The duties of the Finance Manager include, but are not limited to:
- Review/prepare management accounts on a monthly basis with full balance sheet reconciliations and analysis for all entities within the Manchester sub group;
- Review and maintain the integrity of key internal control systems and processes including approval systems and spreadsheets;
- Ensure all suppliers are paid according to agreed terms;
- Treasury management and cash flow forecasting to ensure sufficient funds are available, prepare funding requests for group when necessary;
- Ensure group intercompany balances are reconciled on a monthly basis;
- Prepare financial statements in local GAAP format for audit and submission to Companies House;
- Ensure tax filings and compliance is maintained in accordance with HMRC deadlines for Corporation tax, VAT, CIS, Non-resident landlord self-assessments etc;
- Manage the Manchester office operating budget
- Review and prepare monthly internal project financial reports, liaising with the project and commercial teams as required;
- Intercompany billings to other operating companies (opcos) and reconciliation of costs and recharges
- Manage and supervise commercial asset rental billings
- Reviewed aged customer reports and chasing outstanding debts
- Liaise with external auditors, legal and bankers;
- Control credit and chasing debt;
- Establish and maintain filing systems as appropriate;
- Supervise and develop two Finance Assistants;
- Adhere to the company’s or organisation’s financial policies and procedures;
- Deal with queries and provide assistance to stakeholders, customers, and clients as needed;
- Attend finance department and company-wide meetings, assisting with financial reporting to managers and senior executives;
- Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions;
- Operate and maintain best practice in areas of ethics, integrity, morality and organisational responsibility
Personal Specifications
The successful candidate will possess the following traits and competencies:
- ACA/ACCA qualified
- Proven experience within the Property Development industry ideally
- Managerial or supervisory experience
- Attention to detail
- Structured and organised approach to work
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary annual bonus
- 26 days annual leave
- Company Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Voluntary benefits including gym membership discounts and cycle to work