COMPETITIVE SALARY + COMPANY BONUS PLUS BENEFITS

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the financial health and compliance of our organisation while contributing to strategic decision-making. The role will report into the Managing Director, with a dotted reporting line into the Head of Finance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Business Partner, or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrable experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Previous experience working in an SME environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA (or equivalent).
• Experience in Consultancy or the Gas Industry
• Able to demonstrate experience in process optimisation and successful system implementation.

Financial Management: Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations, ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes. Assist with QEM projects by managing proposals, developing pricing strategies, monitoring costs, and fulfilling client reporting obligations.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Own the fortnightly forecasting process for the upcoming quarter, prepare and monitor budgets, providing variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actions and develop financial forecasts to support business planning and decision-making.
Reporting: Generate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and management accounts. Collaborate with the group finance function, delivering weekly and monthly reports as needed. Present insights and trends to senior leadership to guide strategic decisions and oversee and report on commercial opportunities within the pipeline.
Compliance and Audit: Ensure adherence to financial regulations, tax laws, and company policies. Liaise with external auditors and manage the audit process.
Other: Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Provide support for operational and financial projects as they arise.