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Finance Manager

At Astute Recruitment, we are working with a multinational retailer in their search for a Finance Manager based in Alfreton. This is a newly created role reporting to the Group Finance Controller, This role forms part of the Finance Team with responsibility and line management of the UK Treasury, Accounts Receivable & Payable teams.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business, add value and play a new role in upcoming projects.

As Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Operation of the finance function in respect of the purchase & sales ledger, payments, and treasury function
• Attend monthly management accounts review meeting and provide commentary and analysis on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury performance
• Monitoring and controlling of cash flow and oversight of rolling cashflow forecasts ensuring effective working capital management
• Management of foreign currency exposure through day-to-day management and FX hedging
• Ensure accurate, timely and compliant management of all accounting transactions
• Take ownership and deliver continuous improvement of all transactional and key finance processes for the UK and overseas subsidiaries
• Challenge current processes and demonstrate a capacity to suggest improved and streamlined ways of working whilst managing stakeholder expectations
• Management, development, mentoring, and support of the transactional finance team
• Provide support to the Group Financial Controller as required

Role requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role including cashflow management and reporting
• Management or mentoring experience of a transactional finance team
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong MS Office experience and knowledge including intermediate/advanced Excel
• The ideal candidate will have experience using Navision

Our client offers a hybrid working environment and flexible start times between 7 am to 9:30 am Monday – Thursday with a 5-hour day on Friday. This role is offering between £50,000 – £54,750- and 25-days holiday.