Finance Manager –
A super opportunity to work with a luxury interior supplier. The company’s head office operates out of Bath and has a franchise of c.13 showrooms in the UK.
We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to manage the various finance areas of the company.
You will be providing on-going strategic analysis and financial advice for all areas, enabling the business achieving its ongoing profit and growth.
Working directly with the company owners but fronting all financial aspects, you will be responsible for working with the company’s accountancy partner and bank to review on going changes and updates.
With the structure of the company, it’s important that there will be a focus on strong communication and relationships with other franchisees.
Financial Accounts & Reporting:
- Produce monthly management accounts – performance against budget, balance sheet etc.
- Manage cash flow
- Ensure transactional accounts are kept up to date – using Sage.
- Monthly Management meetings to review financial performance
- Oversee small monthly payroll
- VAT Returns
- Ensure detailed budgets are in place
- Track supplier purchases by the franchisees and report monthly on accumulative rebate and other trends effecting company performance.
Franchisee support:
- Ensure franchise royalties are collected monthly
- Assist the management team in meetings with prospective franchisee, assisting with the financial aspects.
- Provide ongoing financial overview of franchisee management accounts to company directors on a monthly/quarterly basis.
- Undertake visits to franchisee showrooms to audit systems when required
- Annual meetings to discuss business plans
Experience/Skills:
- Previous experience in a Finance Manager/Bookkeeping/Assistant Accounts role
- Strong knowledge of Sage
- Ability and willingness to cover all aspects of the finance function
- Strong, confident communication and presentation skills.
- Flexible – happy to travel to other sites on an occasional basis.
- Professional accounting qualification – ideally CIMA/ACCA/AAT – part qualified
The role is likely to appeal to candidates seek part time
Salary Guide: Dep on Experience. Pro rata
Location Bath