Finance Manager

A fantastic role has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a successful Retail company based in Slough. This role offers hybrid working options and excellent progression opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the team in delivering month-end process, preparing and analysing month-end profit and loss statements with insightful variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Take responsibility for providing the monthly flash forecast and delivering the annual budget and quarterly forecast, including reviewing and challenging relevant budget holders.
• Ensure strict adherence to group policies by overseeing day-to-day business cost management and reporting and maintaining strong balance sheet controls.
• Take ownership of IFRS16 compliance, maintaining robust accounting and budgetary controls, and serving as the primary contact for Group Finance regarding the lease accounting.
• Manage internal and external audit requirements for your areas.
• Provide support on any ad hoc corporate or departmental initiatives, projects or tenders as needed.
• Drive a strong business partnering ethos in the team taking ownership for conducting monthly meetings with head of departments to discuss results, risks and opportunities.
• This involves implementing streamlined processes, leveraging technology for routine tasks, and fostering a culture that values data-driven decision-making.
• Manage 3 Analysts.

Requirements:

• ACCA/CIMA qualified or qualified by experience, ideally Retail or FMCG background.
• Previous Line Management experience.
• Knowledge of IFRS16 would be desirable.