Job Description

You will be responsible for leading and supporting a range of FP&A projects, drawing upon a deep understanding of business priorities and key cross-team relationships. Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a position as trusted partner to Budget Holders, Product Managers and Project Managers and develop appropriate financial management processes and tools
• Provide input to the monthly management accounts
• Prepare monthly performance reporting across strategies, projects, products and functions
• Support the Financial Controller with Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) activities, including preparation of the annual budget, periodic forecasts and medium-term plans
• Maintain detailed working knowledge of inventory and cost of sales management
• Maintain a comprehensive view of the sales pipeline through to the delivery of finished goods, including reporting on gross margins
• Provide input to the cash flow forecast
• Contribute to the design of overhead cost allocations and maintain related processes
• Maintain and improve Finance systems and enhance existing reporting capabilities
• Assist with audit activities and lead financial reporting for grant-funded projects
• Provide advice and cover for the Accounts Assistant where required
• Work closely with the Financial Accountant to develop team processes and outputs
• Ad hoc duties as reasonably required

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Sick pay
• Wellness programmes
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified accountant (CIMA or similar, experienced part-qualified candidates considered
• A track record of preparing management accounts and associated analysis
• Practical experience of cash flow management
• Excellent Excel skills
• Experience of working in a start-up or SME environment is desirable
• Experience of Microsoft Navision would be ideal
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous, proactive, and enthusiastic, with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to priorities tasks and work to deadlines