Finance Manager

Jigsaw 24; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

About the role

The role of Finance Manager will play a key role in helping deliver the future shape of the management accounting function while supporting continuous improvement across accounting & controls, management reporting & system/process development at Jigsaw24 and developing stakeholder accountability across the business.
Reporting to the Financial Controller & working closely with the finance operations team and wider operational business heads, the role will own the monthly management reporting process, helping to deliver timely & accurate management accounts and analysis for use by finance & non-finance stakeholders.

Key duties and responsibilities are:

1. Work closely with the finance team and wider internal stakeholders to provide best-in-class management reporting with a desire to provide ongoing improvement & streamlining of existing month-end processes.
2. Together with the FC and Management Accountant, leading monthly close processes, reconciliations, and reporting, including:
1. Preparation of monthly management accounts and analysis for the main trading company within the group with responsibility for:
1. Revenue accounting for key income streams
2. Stock Accounting
3. Supplier and customer rebates
4. Posting of month-end journals and other month-end close activities
5. Preparation of other ad-hoc management information and review of monthly accounts including variance analysis & insightful commentary
3. With the FC, review & manage in-year P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasts
4. Supporting with the preparation of the Annual Budget, Reforecast & long-term year strategic business plans
5. Working with key stakeholders across finance, sales and operations to provide financial support on complex sales transactions and contracts, ensuring revenue recognition principles are upheld.

Working with internal stakeholders to:

1. Provide comparisons and analysis to prior periods and budgets designed to aid the decision-making process within the wider business
2. Operating cost spend analysis and review with department heads
3. Monitor of working capital balances in relation to income streams and ad-hoc projects
4. Variance analysis, investigating any discrepancies - highlighting risks & opportunities to in-year performance
5. Develop overheads & functional cost reporting & variances analysis - working with budget holders to understand risks & opportunities

Education, Skills, and Qualities:

1. Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
2. Experience in finance systems and process implementation and improvement
3. Solid understanding of revenue and stock accounting
4. Continuous improvement mindset & hands-on approach - able to work both in the detail & also at senior management level
5. Have the confidence to challenge and influence ways of working
6. Experience in services & support contract revenue reporting - desirable, not essential
7. Experience in M&A or transaction services - desirable, not essential
8. Want to progress & build a career in finance, possibly with aspirations of becoming a Finance Controller or moving into FP&A / Commercial Finance

Who are Jigsaw24

We put people first in a culture that's reflected throughout our whole business. By respecting each person as an individual, we create an inclusive, supportive atmosphere that feels like a family and inspires everyone to follow their own path. All while delivering great customer service, celebrating our diversity, and doing more to minimise our impact on the environment.

We truly believe our commitment to people, sustainability, and excellence is the driving force behind our success. To find out more about what we do and our passion for the environment, social responsibility, inclusion, and well-being please see here.

Benefits at Jigsaw24

You will receive a wide range of benefits working at Jigsaw24 including:

1. 26 days holiday
2. Health cover including access to GP anytime, annual reimbursements for optical and dental to name a few as well as counselling and wellbeing services
3. Cycle2work
4. Travel to work loan
5. Free on-site parking
6. Staff purchase scheme on fantastic Apple products and more
7. Unlimited bistro coffee and tea facilities
8. Enhanced family-friendly policies
9. Pension scheme
10. Electric Vehicle scheme
11. Life cover

We are always on the lookout for hungry people who want to realise their potential. It's not just about filling existing vacancies - it's about what you can achieve. As a business, we never stand still. In fact, we encourage our people to follow their own path and help us improve how we all work. To find out more please visit our "about us" section on our website by clicking here.

From our office decor to the range of benefits we have to offer, we try to foster an inspiring, collaborative environment that makes everybody feel welcome. And as we continue to grow, we're determined to hold true to our values and ever since we started trading, our culture has been based on delivering great customer service and providing solutions based on technical excellence.