Financial Accounting Manager

This successful business in Solihull are looking to strengthen their Senior Management team team with the appointment of a new Financial Accounting Manager.

This role will see you managing a large team and assume responsibility for the Treasury and Financial Accounting functions of the UK operation in a fast-paced and commercially focused environment. You will ensure effective controls are in place to manage and improve cash-flow and its reporting, improve the integrity of general financial reporting and the increase the efficiency, speed and accuracy of month-end and statutory reporting.

You will lead by example, fostering a positive and energetic work environment in your team in order to encourage excellent results and support continued growth.

Ideally, you will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) with at least 4 years post-qualified experience gained in a management role in another large, fast=paced business;
• Have sound technical knowledge of IFRS/SOX statutory reporting, Treasury management / accounting and tax accounting, with a thorough understanding of how your role can add value to the business in a genuine way;
• Have a tangibly positive, energetic and enthusiastic approach to your work, inspiring the same qualities in others and allowing you to bring a ‘fresh’ perspective to the business;
• Possess impressive achievements that demonstrate your ability to competently contribute at a strategic level in a commercially-focused business.

In return, you will:

• Work in a large, proactive, fast-paced, private equity-backed business during a period of rapid and exciting growth (prospects for longer-term career opportunities are clear);
• Enjoy a competitive salary with rewards and benefits being given for good performance and loyalty;
• Become an important part of the management team, helping to contribute in a meaningful way to business improvements and strategic direction;
• Take on a role that not only utilises your considerable financial accounts and treasury expertise, but also encourages you to become involved in broader operational and commercial accounting duties;
• Enjoy a good level of autonomy in your role, where you are being encouraged to initiate projects and initiatives to help improve process, procedures and reports in your business unit.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Financial Accounting Manager to contribute meaningfully at a senior level in a large, successful and forward-thinking national business – enjoying excellent career prospects and unique commercial exposure as a result.