Finance Manager

Pineapple Furniture; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

JOB TITLE: Finance Manager

LOCATION: Aylesford, Kent

WORKING HOURS: 8am - 4.30pm, Office based

We're looking for a dynamic and detail-driven Finance Manager to oversee all aspects of our financial reporting and analysis, including the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts, as well as managing the day-to-day operations of the transactional finance function.

The ideal candidate is ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, experienced with international entities, and thrives in a collaborative, high-integrity environment. If you're a proactive problem-solver with a passion for precision and leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Some Of Your Key Responsibilities

• Production of Management Accounts for Pineapple Group companies (UK/USA/FR/DE)
• Monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
• Routine analysis of nominal entries and control accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of Statutory accounts and tax returns
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Identifying risks and make appropriate recommendations or decisions on the accurate reporting
• Lead and mentor junior finance staff
• Support the management team in analysing, understanding and interpreting the operational and financial performance of the business
• Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee capital expenditure reporting
• Assist in improving financial processes and supporting systems implementation
• Look at additional projects for the FC / CFO.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with post qualification experience
• Highly numerate, meticulous attention to detail and work accuracy
• Comfortable in a role that requires being hands on when required
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Evident commitment to be an inspiring role model who encourages collaboration and constantly striving for business improvement.
• Confident in conducting appraisals and performance management, including disciplinaries and grievance meetings
• Experience with working with foreign subsidiaries
• Operates with utmost integrity and honesty; cognisant of the importance of maintaining and enhancing the Company's brand and reputation
• Completer/finisher character, taking full ownership of the role and, when necessary, go the extra mile to keep projects/tasks on track and on time. All projects and tasks completed by an agreed date
• Maintain complete confidentiality
• You embody our company's people values:
• Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with humility, appreciating and integrating individual skills and perspectives to achieve collective goals
• Committed - Dedicate yourself fully to your role, going above and beyond with self-motivation and loyalty to achieve individual, team, and company goals
• Ownership - Take full responsibility for your work, performance, and conduct, acting with integrity, staying organised, and learning from feedback and mistakes
• Positive - Approach tasks with optimism and innovation, viewing challenges as opportunities, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others
• Responsive - React quickly and effectively to needs and feedback, prioritising tasks with urgency, embracing change, and maintaining a proactive approach

Why work for us

Pineapple is a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. A family run company started in 1975, Pineapple is now a global business with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France, Germany and the USA.

Pineapple still runs by its original ethos of creating mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly and looks great but also helps foster a calm and supportive environment. Join Pineapple and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference through quality, innovation, sustainability and exceptional customer care.

Benefits
What we offer you

• We were proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024
• Competitive pay
• Pension scheme
• A Healthcare Cash Plan - You can claim for medical expenses, dentist or optical services, as well as access to 100s of deals and discounts
• 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
• An extra day's leave for your birthday
• Workplace nursery scheme
• All new starters, we'll plant a tree in your honour. We currently have trees planted in the UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Madagascar
• Sustainability focused business
• Regular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties
• Monthly pizza Friday
• Fruit and snacks are provided daily
• Employee referrals bonus scheme
• Company volunteering day, 2024, we were at Port Lympne Safari Park picking leaves ready to be frozen for the animals through the winter
• High-quality office environment
• Free onsite parking / within walking distance from the train station

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Agencies we know where you are if we need any support, thank you for your interest in working with Pineapple.