Interim Finance Manager (long term contract) – Nr. Newquay – To: £45,000
Trial Balance Consulting have been exclusively re-engaged by a long standing client, a high profile retail services business and a genuine Cornish success story. The business seeks to recruit an interim Finance Manager to join them as soon as possible on full time, interim basis. This is a long term contract with an anticipated duration of 12 months +. The role will be based from the company’s headquarters on the outskirts of Newquay.
This will be a broad, interesting and rewarding contract with a wider scope than most; not only will the successful candidate take a lead in managing the company’s operational financial controls, they will also assume key responsibility for developing a small team including an experienced Assistant Finance Manager.
Key responsibilities to include:
- Regularly liaison with the company directors and senior management team, acting as a key point of contact to long standing internal and external stakeholders
- Assume overall operational responsibility for the smooth running of the end-to-end finance function
- Supervision, mentoring and development of a small but experienced finance team
- Preparation and presentation of management accounts with commentary
- Cashflow forecasting and reporting
- Preparation of P&L and balance sheet reports
- Aged debtor management
- Oversee supplier payment runs
- Production of annual budgets
- Oversee weekly and monthly payroll processes
- VAT reporting
- Liaison with external accountants and auditors
For this contract we seek an experienced and technically and commercially astute Finance Manager. Whilst the successful candidate will ideally be professionally qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), candidates who hold a full AAT qualification and consider themselves to be qualified by experience are most welcome to apply. Previous retail experience would be highly advantageous, but not essential.The business promotes a modern working environment making the most of current technology; this role would suit a candidate with strong IT aptitude and excellent skills in the use of QuickBooks (or similar), MS Excel and bespoke digital accounting tools. Our client places more importance on person fit; this is a workplace that encourages a strong team environment where everyone works hard, but enjoys themselves whilst doing so. This will be a hands-on position that plays a vital role in the company’s success.
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