Location: Eaton Estate Office, Chester, Cheshire (with occasional travel to London) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, Hybrid Working
At Grosvenor, we take a long-term approach to creating value for future generations. Our purpose is to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit through responsible stewardship, investment and management of our assets. As part of our continued success, we’re looking for an experienced and commercially astute Senior Finance Manager – Financial Reporting to join our Finance team based in Chester.
Main purpose of role
Working in a busy finance department, reporting to the Financial Controller, Financial Reporting, the main areas of responsibility include: Financial reporting and control Working closely with the Financial Controller, Financial Reporting on financial modelling and analysis Coaching and providing day to day support and guidance to team including continuous development
Responsibilities
Financial reporting and controlOverall responsibility for a number of Family Office Trusts and companies ensuring that reporting deadlines are met at all timesLead on preparation of quarterly management accounts, including establishing timetables, reviewing management accounts and preparation of main reporting packLead on annual year-end accounts preparation and review, including audited and non-audited accountsEstablishing and agreeing timetables with London based Finance Team and auditors.Preparation of Audit Committee papers (2 meetings a year)Lead on annual budget preparation including producing timetables, reviewing budgets and preparation of main reporting packLead on preparation of Annual Finance ReviewPreparation of quarterly Family Office stressed cash flow for inclusion in quarterly liquidity reportPreparation of quarterly Liquidity Report, including liaising with other Finance teams across the organisationPreparation and review of monthly cash flows and make decisions on future cash flow requirementsPreparation and review 24 month rolling cash flows to assess liquidity requirements and make decisions on investmentsProvide assistance to tax department in preparation of annual tax returns as requiredLiaison with legal advisors and investment teams.Provision of information as required.
Financial modelling and analysis
The Financial Controller retains overall responsibility for this area, with this role working collaboratively to support the following:Updating the long-range financial model to support operational and strategic decision making, making changes to reflect changes in strategy, structure and relevant legislation, ensuring an audit trail is maintainedMaintaining base assumptions and data within the model, liaising closely with providers of key information across the organisation to ensure regularly updatedTest, challenge and critically analyse the outputs from the model as base assumptions and inputs are changedIncorporate sensitivity analysis and scenarios reporting on the impact on cash flow, asset values, returns and funding requirementsParticipation in strategic discussions and decision makingPrepare reports that are clear, concise and complete with insightful and key messages highlightedAdopting best practice when building / maintaining new or existing financial models in Excels
Projects
Assist the Financial Controller with projects as required. Tasks include:Leading on projects from development of initial scope, production of clear project plans to implementation, managing the project team effectively.Communicating effectively throughout the project with the Financial Controller and other key stakeholders reporting on progress through clear, informative reports.Assessing project outcomes and ensuring that any new processes implemented are working effectively and adjusted as appropriate.
Essential skills and attributes
Qualifications Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with practical accounting experience post qualification
A knowledge of trusts is preferred but not essential
Skills
Highly numerate and logical with strong appraisal skillsHighly proficient with Microsoft applications, in particular advanced excel skillsAwareness of statistical conceptsTechnically up to date with desire to maintain and share this knowledgeExcellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skillsAble to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholdersExcellent attention to detail and dedication to providing quality, error free work to tight deadlinesA desire and ability to learn is essential as well as being interested and inquisitive
We’re looking for an accomplished finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent analytical and people skills. You’ll bring:
You’ll bring
Essential ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualificationSignificant post-qualification accounting experienceStrong financial reporting and management accounting knowledgeAdvanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling capabilitiesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and stakeholder management abilitiesExceptional attention to detail and commitment to qualityExperience managing competing priorities and meeting deadlinesA collaborative and commercially focused approach
Desirable
Experience working with trusts, family offices or complex investment structuresKnowledge of liquidity management and cash flow forecastingExperience supporting strategic business planning and decision-making
This is an opportunity to join a respected organisation with a long-term outlook, strong values and a collaborative culture. You’ll be part of a high-performing finance team where your expertise will make a meaningful contribution, and where you’ll have opportunities to develop professionally and broaden your experience across a diverse range of business activities.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package including an exceptional pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, single cover private medical insurance, life cover, monthly wellness contribution to be used towards various flexible benefits. We also offer employees the opportunity to get involved in a broad range of unique sports and social events throughout the year.
We think this is a very special place to work. Our international activities span urban property, food and agtech, rural estate management and support for philanthropic initiatives – meaning we are able to offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. We are united by a common purpose: to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit, and this drives everything we do. It means that we put planet and people at the centre of what we do and why we want people with open minds and fresh ideas to join us.
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