Finance Manager
Summary
The role will report to the Managing Director and will provide a key daily operational role in managing the UK finances and management accounts, in particular taking responsibility for the UK finance systems as we transition to Microsoft Dynamics Navision.
Having been acquired by Inspiralia (www.inspiralia.com) in April 2018, the role will liaise closely with the Corporate Services Team based in Madrid, Spain, with a dotted reporting line to the Head of Finance. The role will additionally supervise the Office Administrator and provide wider corporate services support within the UK supporting the Managing Director as required.
Occasional travel to Spain may be required and will be required as part of the initial induction programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management Accounts:
- P&L preparation
- Budget overviews and cost control management
- Management of invoicing, payments, cash collection
- Assist with preparation and filing of accounts and tax returns
- Cash Flow Monitoring – identification and review of issues
- Oversee and report on utilisation & optimisation figures, time card management.
- Preparation of weekly and monthly finance reports to Managing Director
- Supervise Office Administrator and office facilities management including H&S
- Transition and implementation of new finance systems and processes
- Coordinate and work with Corporate Service Team based in Spain and outside Finance teams when required
Person Specification:
Whilst it is envisaged 70% – 80% of this role will be finance focused and candidates must have a background in finance and management accounting, the role requires someone who can multi-task and who can balance a myriad of jobs, with involvement across all areas of corporate services.
You will need to be able to communicate with a variety of people including clients, suppliers, design engineers, programmers and directors and fluency in English is essential, both written and verbal.
Other attributes that will help you succeed in this role include:
- Finance Qualification e.g. AAT or part-qualified/qualified CIMA, ACA or similar
- Excellent attention to detail including highly accurate data entry
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Methodical and thorough approach to work
- Highly organised – able to juggle tasks and prioritise
- A desire to show initiative – keen and enthusiastic to learn new skills and systems
- Able to think through problems and make decisions, knowing when to obtain input
- Prior experience of Navision and highly skilled in MS office, particularly Excel
- Degree qualification or similar
- Willing and able to travel to Spain on occasion
- Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal) would be advantageous