Finance and Operations Manager

Location: Derby

Salary range: £60,000 – £65,000

This is a leadership role which requires a hands-on approach to performing accounting duties whilst also supporting with other operational tasks.

The role will cover:

• Project Cost Accounting – supporting in the preparation of financial evaluations and proposals, and monthly project reporting and analysis
• Assuring the integrity of accounting and operating data
• Maintaining financial and operating controls
• Supporting internal and external financial audit and tax requests and quarterly VAT filings
• Provide support to corporate A/R function to ensure timely and accurate customer invoicing and collections
• Ensuring all reporting is compliant with statutory laws and regulations
• Ensuring compliance with all HMRC requirements
• Presenting varied reports and results to senior executives / stakeholders
• In addition to financial duties, the role includes Employee Management – recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes, appraisals, and maintaining personnel documentation

Your background:

• Must be a Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Have c10 years’ experience in an accounting role, which includes experience working in a management / leadership capacity
• Adept to working independently and making proactive improvements
• Able to show a supportive, collaborative approach across all business stakeholders
• Excellent judgement and decision-making maker skills in an agile environment
• PC literate & skilled with all Microsoft Office based applications
• Able to support non-finance teams such as HR and administrative functions
• Experience in an engineering / manufacturing environment is desirable

Benefits:

• 33 days holiday per year, including bank holidays
• Pension – 5% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection and death-in-service cover
• Option for discounted share purchase plan
• Cycle to Work scheme