Finance Manager

Job Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial excellence? We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our Finance department**.**

In this key position, you'll oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting, driving critical insights that support our company's growth and success. The Finance Manager supports their respective Brand by actively participating in, and supporting the business strategy with the Chief Executive Finance, Brand CEO and Management Team.

You should possess resilience, lateral thinking, strong analytical skills, and proven numerical and accounting expertise. If you are ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking organisation and make a tangible impact, we invite you to apply and help us achieve our ambitious goals. Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping our financial future.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and implement in conjunction with the Brand CEO and Brand Management Team on the commercial strategy for the brand
• Monthly and quarterly management reporting as well as year-end reports
• Overall responsibility for driving the three-year plan and budgeting process and preparing the final three-year plan and budget submissions in conjunction with the management team
• Quarterly financial forecasting and final consolidation of the 3-year plan
• Manage and control the cash flow and expenditure.
• Review monthly fixed asset and Capex reporting
• Review GL recons
• Balance sheet management
• Professionally communicate finance information to internal and external stakeholders as required. Balance Sheet management
• As a leader of people, you will inspire and guide your team, fostering a collaborative environment that drives performance and growth

Qualifications

Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant or CIMA with 7-8 years experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years people management experience
• Good understanding and knowledge of legislative requirements for financial, corporate tax, commercial and IFRS
• Good understanding and knowledge of retail and related KPIs, measurements and drivers
• Proficiency in the latest Gsuite packages and Advanced Excel in Microsoft packages
• Good presentation and communication skills
• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent numerical skills and the ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail.
• Has a high energy level and is performance-driven and deadline-orientated.
• Excellent planning, organising and time management skills.
• Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to multi-task to deal with complexities, and use initiative to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.