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Finance Team Leader

Posted 2 days 14 hours ago by Avena Group

Permanent

Not Specified

Other

Norfolk, Dereham, United Kingdom, NR191

Job Description

Avena Environmental is a fast growing, innovative business allowing us to offer exciting career opportunities and continual development for our people. The businesses' culture is led by strong values providing a foundation to ensure that Avena remains an employer of choice for talented professionals. The Finance Team Leader is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the company's financial processes while driving accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively manage a dynamic team, analyse financial data, and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the daily activities of the accounting team
Prepare, review and post journal entries, reconciliations and other accounting records
Ensure preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in line with companies month end SLA
Support & training to Accounting Assistant & Credit Controller
Analyse financial data and present findings to the Finance Manager
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
Monitor and mitigate financial risks by implementing appropriate controls
Weekly cashflow forecasts and support to Finance Manager for longer term cash flow planning
Act as a liaison between the accounting team and other departments to ensure seamless collaboration
Support internal and external stakeholders by preparing required documentation and resolving queries
Communicate clearly with stakeholders, including senior leadership regarding financial matters
Address and resolve escalated issues within the accounting team
Provide short-, mid- and long-term strategy for the team
Working with external stakeholders to source financing for asset investment
Management of key clients unique accounting requests
Preparation of reports with data for Finance manager to review and present
Management of Fixed Asset Register, Accruals & Prepayments Schedules, Hire purchase interest etc

Behaviours

Due diligence and thoroughness; approaches duties with robustness and inquisitiveness
Able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Excellent communication skills
Retains confidential information and demonstrates tact and diplomacy
Seeks to understand the 'bigger picture' of working at Avena and collaborates with all stakeholders to create operational and financial efficiencies

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPI 1 - Producing month end reports within 3 working days
KPI 2 - Debtor days to be below 45 days
KPI 3 - Source documents to be uploaded and approved on Accounting software within 24hrs of availability

Skills ESSENTIAL