Finance Manager, Treasury, Finance and Reporting

Join Our Growing Team at Jarvie Plant!

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager, Treasury, Finance & Reporting to join our team at our Newbridge Head Office (EH28 8LW). This role is perfect for an experienced Finance Manager who can work closely with the Group Finance Director and senior management to oversee the financial operations of our organization.

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to manage the cash, finance and borrowing facilities of the business effectively, to ensure tax is paid on time and in full and to support the business operations and deliver quality budgeting, forecasting and reporting for the business to senior management and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Expected Duties:

Manage Cash Clerk / Treasurer

• Cashflow management - forecast, plan and actively manage the cashflows for Jarvie Plant Group:
• o Complete 12 week cash forecast process on a fortnightly basis
• o Regular review of short & mid-term CAPEX & auction plans
• o Gather key inputs from senior stakeholders on income/expenditure/cash matters
• o Review and refine forecasts with Finance Director
• o Lead interventions to help optimise operations and financial management
• o Daily update of cash and facility tracker (RBS & IF)
• Finance Agreements - secure the best finance agreements with best banks:
• o Maintain good relations with select banks
• o Clarify short term CAPEX plans with senior stakeholders – delivery date / credit terms
• o Obtain finance offers and review to help secure competitive finance deals
• o Approve finance agreement terms and clarify deposit / VAT payment dates
• o Finalise finance agreement for Director signature
• o Manage asset disposal finance settlements
• o Manage all external audits with banks

o Ensure accuracy of finance / HP liabilities for group

• RBS / IF Facility management (ABL - debtor financing facility)
• o Key liaison with RBS on Facility management
• o Complete month end reconciliations & follow up actions
• o Proactively lead to help ensure facility availability maximised
• Tax compliance & management
• o Ensure compliance with taxation and other regulatory requirements
• o Review and approve monthly VAT returns
• o Ensure all other statutory returns complete
• o Corporate taxes – collaborate with Tax Advisor, ensure CIT/QIP paid on time

Corporate Kpis

• o Review monthly management accounts & produce value added commentary
• o Close collaboration with senior management accountant on all business reporting
• o Lead development of new and insightful reporting in new BC365 environment

Corporate budgeting & forecasting

o Lead preparation of the annual and 3Y budget process for JPG business – working with Exec leaders and FD

o Lead quarterly forecasting process for JPG business

Audit - senior contact for interim and year end audit, lead on completion of statutory accounts

Business Support

• o Provision of support to project teams as and when required (Sales, Operations, CAPEX)
• o Training of non-financial managers, supervisors, team leaders
• o Support the FD in providing strategic finance input to the Executive
• o As a key finance user, support the development of IT systems in Finance

Ad Hoc projects - for FD and Executive team

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes required

• Experience of overseeing a financial closing and reporting process.
• Experience of working in the plant hire/ construction industry would be desirable.
• Experience of preparing KPI’s, budgets, forecasts and other reports within deadlines.
• Experience of developing and maintaining a financial control environment.

Specific Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and with appropriate tone.
• Confidence to present to large groups.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
• Excellent data analytical skills and judgement with the ability to lead and manage in a complex environment.
• Organisational skills including the ability to manage a diverse and busy workload, to plan effectively and work consistently to deadlines.
• Competent use of PC and technology appropriate to the role

Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail but the ability to see the bigger picture.
• A proactive attitude aimed at delivering business objectives.
• Personal qualities of integrity, honesty and trustworthiness.
• A creative thinker with the confidence to take forward new ideas and concepts systematically.
• Ability to work well as part of the management team providing support and motivation to the team.
• Ability to establish credibility.

Qualifications:

Preferably a qualified accountant ACCA, CIMA, CA or with substantial relevant experience.

• 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of financial regulations and laws