UK Finance Manager - Global Retailer

Hays PLC; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Job description

UK FINANCE MANAGER - GLOBAL RETAILER - £60-75K

Your new company

An innovative and exciting global retailer is looking to hire a new UK Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This role is newly created and will report into the current Group Finance Director. You will have full ownership of the UK entity of this company, being the first point of contact for all finance related queries across the wider business.

Your new role

Reporting to the Group FD, your responsibilities will include:

1. Full ownership of the UK entity, covering all financial functions
2. Cash flow management including weekly rolling cash forecasts.
3. Finalisation of weekly supplier payment runs.
4. Leading discussion with suppliers to increase credit terms offered in conjunction with the accounts payable staff.
5. Weekly/monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts
6. Processing of any intercompany sales invoices.
7. Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns for all UK entities.
8. Management and development of finance team members (AR/AP)
9. Develop and refine processes to build efficiencies within the team and its outputs.
10. Assist in the development of KPI's to manage team and business performance.

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience managing a small finance team. You'll have experience in a hands-on finance role, with exposure to VAT/cashflow/management accounts and managing AR/AP. Retail industry experience desirable.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary of £60-75k, as well as being able to work amongst impressive finance leaders that will assist with your professional growth & development.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.