Group Finance Manager

NLB Solutions are working with a owner managed hospitality business that are looking for an experienced accounts manager to oversee the Payroll, AP and AR teams on a day to day basis. This role will require strong financial governance, accurate consolidation of Group accounts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and effective support to key stakeholders. The business are looking for someone that has come from a hospitality background and the candidate could be qualified by experience or studying towards a qualification.
The role operates on a hybrid working model: 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home each week. With an experienced team around them, this role will require someone that is able to learn and adapt quickly in a fast paced environment.
Duties:
* Over-see and review all financial reporting for the Group
* Preparation of weekly flash, monthly, quarterly, including production of monthly reporting and consolidation
* Oversee and manage Group Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
* Respond to financial reporting queries from the business and shareholders
* Assist in managing the annual audit process and liaise with auditors
* Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of supplier accounts and balance sheets
* Support and management of daily Group cashflow
* Maintain regular communication with external parties including banks.
* Oversee the management of Group expenses and ensure adherence to the expense policy
* Identify opportunities to improve processes, including transformational changes.
* Work cross-functionally with internal teams to drive business performance
Person Spec:
* Advanced skills in the use of MS products, particularly Excel
* Have demonstrable knowledge and experience across all areas of financial accountability
* Have extensive experience of computer bases accounting systems (currently Xero)
* Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and consolidation processes
* Strong knowledge of AP / AR / Payroll
* Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills