Job Description

Finance Manager - Group Financial Accounts Team

Location: Manchester
Contract Type: Full-time

About the Role:
We're seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our Group Financial Accounting Team. This role is key to supporting the FY24 year-end audit process and the implementation of SAP (S4 Hana). Reporting to the Head of External Financial Reporting, you will play a critical part in preparing consolidated Group results, working on balance sheet reconciliations, and collaborating across the business to ensure smooth delivery of our year-end accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Group Financial Accounts team to produce consolidated Group results and the annual report for FY24 year-end.
• Perform central balance sheet reconciliations periodically and at year-end.
• Assist with the preparation of group-related financial close, consolidation information, and balance sheet reconciliations in line with external audit requirements.
• Prepare technical accounting papers to support key judgments and estimates.
• Support the preparation of year-end subsidiary accounts.
• Work with the Group Finance team to support the SAP implementation project, including participating in user acceptance testing (UAT) for consolidation and reporting.

What We're Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of IFRS accounting standards and experience preparing statutory accounts.
• Proven track record of completing or reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to manage workload independently and delegate effectively, meeting deadlines.
• A collaborative team player who is proactive in building trusted relationships both internally and externally.

Behaviours and Capabilities:

• Co-operation: Work closely with the wider Finance team to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of audit information.
• Relationship Building: Actively forge and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external partners, including auditors and SAP partners.
• Future Focused: Develop and refine accounting processes that align with future business priorities, especially post-SAP implementation.

You'll Be Empowered To:

• Make decisions about accounting treatments for new initiatives.
• Prepare consolidated Group results and provide responses to external auditors.
• Align planning activities to ensure team members are on track with their deliverables.
• Deliver testing and provide data under the SAP programme.

About Rullion:
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients, from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focusing on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base, from small start-ups to large household names.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.