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FP&A Manager
Permanent / Derby
Gleeson Recruitment Group are working exclusively in partnership with a well-known multi-site B2C brand in Staffordshire, who are looking to recruit an FP&A Manager in a newly created role. This business has gone from strength to strength in recent times, with a number of senior appointments in the Finance team and significant investment. You will be required to understand and provide useful and meaningful analysis across the wider group, reviewing financial plans and providing challenge on performance. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, with excellent exposure to the CEO and CFO, providing them with financial support on a regular basis. Key responsibilities for the FP&A Manager role:Reviewing, understanding and challenging weekly trading and financial updates across the groupProviding financial guidance to enable robust rolling P&L forecastingReviewing and ensuring the FP&A timetable is issued timelyManaging a FP&A AnalystUpdating and managing the 5YP consolidation modelLiaising with stakeholders across the group to ensure successful consolidation of 5 year budget plans, major forecasts and budgetsResponsibility for periodic cashflow and writing cashflow commentary on internal reportsReviewing and analysing business plans, annual budgets and major forecasts Key requirements for the FP&A Manager role:Qualified Accountancy qualification - ACA, ACCA or CIMAAdvanced excel skillsA proven ability to assimilate, understand and provide insight on key financial informationCommercial experience within a retail, manufacturing or hospitality environmentAttention to detailProven experience of partnering with and supporting senior stakeholdersBy applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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FP&A Manager
Permanent / Staffordshire
Gleeson Recruitment Group are working exclusively in partnership with a well-known multi-site B2C brand in Staffordshire, who are looking to recruit an FP&A Manager in a newly created role. This business has gone from strength to strength in recent times, with a number of senior appointments in the Finance team and significant investment. You will be required to understand and provide useful and meaningful analysis across the wider group, reviewing financial plans and providing challenge on performance. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, with excellent exposure to the CEO and CFO, providing them with financial support on a regular basis. Key responsibilities for the FP&A Manager role:Reviewing, understanding and challenging weekly trading and financial updates across the groupProviding financial guidance to enable robust rolling P&L forecastingReviewing and ensuring the FP&A timetable is issued timelyManaging a FP&A AnalystUpdating and managing the 5YP consolidation modelLiaising with stakeholders across the group to ensure successful consolidation of 5 year budget plans, major forecasts and budgetsResponsibility for periodic cashflow and writing cashflow commentary on internal reportsReviewing and analysing business plans, annual budgets and major forecasts Key requirements for the FP&A Manager role:Qualified Accountancy qualification - ACA, ACCA or CIMAAdvanced excel skillsA proven ability to assimilate, understand and provide insight on key financial informationCommercial experience within a retail, manufacturing or hospitality environmentAttention to detailProven experience of partnering with and supporting senior stakeholdersBy applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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Financial Controller
Permanent / Leicester
Gleeson Recruitment Group are working in partnership with a high-growth manufacturing business in Leicester, who have a global presence and a turnover in excess of £600 million. The products this business manufacture are used in everyday life and as an organisation they have thrived throughout the pandemic and will continue to do so. They are looking to add a new Financial Controller to their ranks; a qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) accountant with proven experience in the manufacturing sector. This is an excellent position for an experienced Finance Manager looking to take a step up, or a Financial Controller looking for a new challenge. There are genuine progression opportunities within this business, and succession planning will be hot on the agenda in the coming years. There will also be opportunities elsewhere within the group in the long term. You will manage a team of 3 within the Finance function, so managerial experience is a must. Key responsibilities:To support the finance team to ensure the delivery of business objectives through the provision and interpretation of key management information, including the production of monthly accountsTo provide quality information and use this to pro-actively challenge and influence local teamsPreparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packs for Senior Executive teamYou will also produce financial KPI's and information on business performanceWhen and where necessary you will develop the KPI's to match the drivers required to improve the businesses performanceYou will strive to continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do to support other functions in driving factory efficiencies and reducing site costs. Necessary experience:Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is requiredManufacturing accounting experience is a necessitySolid knowledge of accounting principles and regulationsExcellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)Understanding of data analysis and forecastingInterpretation of standard costings and variancesGlobal outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of workingBy applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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Finance Business Partner
Permanent / Wolverhampton
Gleeson Recruitment Group are working exclusively in partnership with a leading B2B services business in Wolverhampton, who are looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner in a newly created position. Following a number of new appointments to the Board, there has been a modernisation and cultural shift within the business and they are looking for a forward-thinking Finance Business Partner to manage key relationships within the business and externally. The Finance team and organisation is on the cusp of a transformational journey, in which you will help commercialise the function. You must be ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified, with proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or Commercial Finance role. Key responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner position:The evaluation of new business opportunitiesPartner with senior stakeholders across the business and ensure a close eye is kept on all financial aspects of projectsProviding expert analysis support and commercial guidancePresent information to the senior management team which supports the overall business plan and objectives of the organisationCarry out profit reviews, checking revenue and margin is recorded accuratelyProviding support to the wider Finance division, ensuring financial processes and financial accounting are completed to an extremely high standard The following experience is required for this Finance Business Partner position:ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualifiedProven and relevant commercial finance experience, preferably in a business partner positionExperience of planning, forecasting, modelling, partnering and analysisProven stakeholder management skills with senior stakeholdersExceptional Excel skillsStrong leadership skills By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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Financial Controller
Permanent / Wolverhampton
Gleeson Recruitment Group are working exclusively in partnership with a leading B2B services business in Wolverhampton, who are looking to appoint a Financial Controller in a newly created position. Following a number of new appointments to the Board, there has been a modernisation and cultural shift within the business and they are looking for a forward-thinking Financial Controller to improve processes, drive change, implement a new ERP system and help lead the Finance team through this transformational phase. Key responsibilities of the Financial Controller role: Support and assist the CFO and other Heads of Department in the day to day management of the company, and the formulation and implementation of the overall strategic long term business planWorking as part of the senior management team to co-ordinate and efficiently manage all business activitiesManaging the budget, with a focus on quality of information, including budget setting, performing periodic reviews and proper detailed deviation analysis with advice and corrective actions where appropriateProviding general financial advice, information and support to line managers/employees within the companyOversee and support in the preparation of the consolidated monthly management accounts, in addition to performing detailed reviews of periodic resultsPrepare and lead monthly and periodic result reviews with Head Office ExecutivesEnsuring timely and accurate periodic and year-end reporting under IAS, IFRS and UK GAAPRisk management and in particular mitigating/hedging of foreign exchange rate risksAssuring an adequate Internal Control System and efficient Policies and ProceduresOverseeing internal and external legal and financial auditsBeing the driving force behind initiating and implementing efficiency and process improvements within the Finance and Controlling function, in addition to contributing to and supporting similar initiatives in the overall organisation.Drive the development of the local IT system, take a leading role in the implementation of an ERP system Key requirements of the Financial Controller position:Proven experience with working within a B2B service based business at a senior levelStrong Leadership and commercial knowledgeVery strong problem solving and organisational skills and proven ability to prioritise responsibilities and processesExcellent analytical skillsEffective and confident communicatorAbility to coordinate and manage multiple improvement initiatives at onceExperience and open minded attitude to change and change managementGood computer skills and ERP system experienceEssential technical knowledge of IFRS, UK-GAAPACA, CIMA or ACCA or International equivalent By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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Group Finance Manager
Permanent / Staffordshire
Gleeson Recruitment Group are working exclusively with one of the largest service based businesses in the West Midlands, who have experienced lots of exciting change in recent time, with investment planned and new product lines on the cards. This organisation's Finance function has grown significantly and they are looking to add a new Group Finance Manager to their group function. You will be responsible for managing the operations within the group treasury function, ensuring effective cash management and external debt facilities, across a number of businesses from the UK and overseas. You will also hold responsibility for the organisation's foreign exchange position and the management of the group's internal lending facilities. This business operate on a true hybrid model, where you will benefit from 2 or 3 days working from home each week. Key responsibilities of the Group Finance Manager role:Working closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure effective cash management and external borrowingsThe management of short-term cash flow requirements of the group, working with business units to improve the accuracy of daily cash flow forecasting, whilst driving efficiencies in managing their cash positionReviewing forecasts and budgets that are prepared by each business within the group, ensuring any assumptions are robust and identifying any potential risks and opportunitiesIdentifying any opportunities across the group to optimise cash and working capitalManaging the utilisation of the organisation's external borrowing facilitiesEnsuring the organisation's contractual requirements of loan agreements are met, such as interest payments, repayment and covenantsManaging day to day banking facilities, including monitoring balances, fund transfers, account charges, draw downs and credit cardsManaging internal bank lending operations Key requirements for the Group Finance Manager role:Recognised Accountancy qualification - ACA, ACCA or CIMABroad experience across a number of roles within Finance (Finance Analyst, Finance Manager, FP&A and Treasury)Experience of working within a multinational organisationStrong stakeholder management skillsBy applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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Treasury Manager
Permanent / Staffordshire
Gleeson Recruitment Group are working exclusively with one of the largest service based businesses in the West Midlands, who have experienced lots of exciting change in recent time, with investment planned and new product lines on the cards. This organisation's Finance function has grown significantly and they are looking to add a new Treasury Manager to their group function. You will be responsible for managing the operations within the group treasury function, ensuring effective cash management and external debt facilities, across a number of businesses from the UK and overseas. You will also hold responsibility for the organisation's foreign exchange position and the management of the group's internal lending facilities. This business operate on a true hybrid model, where you will benefit from 2 or 3 days working from home each week. Key responsibilities of the Treasury Manager role:Working closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure effective cash management and external borrowingsThe management of short-term cash flow requirements of the group, working with business units to improve the accuracy of daily cash flow forecasting, whilst driving efficiencies in managing their cash positionReviewing forecasts and budgets that are prepared by each business within the group, ensuring any assumptions are robust and identifying any potential risks and opportunitiesIdentifying any opportunities across the group to optimise cash and working capitalManaging the utilisation of the organisation's external borrowing facilitiesEnsuring the organisation's contractual requirements of loan agreements are met, such as interest payments, repayment and covenantsManaging day to day banking facilities, including monitoring balances, fund transfers, account charges, draw downs and credit cardsManaging internal bank lending operations Key requirements for the Treasury Manager role:Recognised Accountancy qualification - ACA, ACCA or CIMABroad experience across a number of roles within Finance (Finance Analyst, Finance Manager, FP&A and Treasury)Experience of working within a multinational organisationStrong stakeholder management skillsBy applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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Treasury Manager
Permanent / Birmingham
Gleeson Recruitment Group are working exclusively with one of the largest service based businesses in the West Midlands, who have experienced lots of exciting change in recent time, with investment planned and new product lines on the cards. This organisation's Finance function has grown significantly and they are looking to add a new Treasury Manager to their group function. You will be responsible for managing the operations within the group treasury function, ensuring effective cash management and external debt facilities, across a number of businesses from the UK and overseas. You will also hold responsibility for the organisation's foreign exchange position and the management of the group's internal lending facilities. This business operate on a true hybrid model, where you will benefit from 2 or 3 days working from home each week. Key responsibilities of the Treasury Manager role:Working closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure effective cash management and external borrowingsThe management of short-term cash flow requirements of the group, working with business units to improve the accuracy of daily cash flow forecasting, whilst driving efficiencies in managing their cash positionReviewing forecasts and budgets that are prepared by each business within the group, ensuring any assumptions are robust and identifying any potential risks and opportunitiesIdentifying any opportunities across the group to optimise cash and working capitalManaging the utilisation of the organisation's external borrowing facilitiesEnsuring the organisation's contractual requirements of loan agreements are met, such as interest payments, repayment and covenantsManaging day to day banking facilities, including monitoring balances, fund transfers, account charges, draw downs and credit cardsManaging internal bank lending operations Key requirements for the Treasury Manager role:Recognised Accountancy qualification - ACA, ACCA or CIMABroad experience across a number of roles within Finance (Finance Analyst, Finance Manager, FP&A and Treasury)Experience of working within a multinational organisationStrong stakeholder management skillsBy applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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Group Financial Controller
Permanent / Staffordshire
Gleeson Recruitment Group are working with a UK market leader, who are looking for a Group Financial Controller in a newly-created position. This role will take responsibility for improving processes across group finance and facilitate the growth of the finance function. Our client have recently been acquired, so this is a great opportunity to put new processes in place and put your stamp on the team.This role offers considerable opportunity to work from home and fantastic flexibility. This is an exciting career opportunity for someone looking to further their career in a highly successful and continually growing business.Key Responsibilities of the Group Financial Controller position:Ensure strong financial control processes are in place across the businessImplement process improvements throughout the finance function and driving process automation where possibleImprove the month end reporting timetable and production of monthly management accounts including the group consolidation, P&L, and balance sheet.Manage the year end audit process to ensure deliverables are accurate and timelyOversee and signoff the production of statutory accounts all international group entitiesEnsure all accounting policies are adhered to throughout the GroupLeadership of a highly skilled team of people across the group finance teamConsolidating entities in foreign currenciesBudgeting and forecastingPerson Requirements:ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified (or equivalent)Proven experience with Group Financial Reporting and ControlStrong technical accounting skills including group consolidation and overseeing group auditExperience in establishing and developing new processes and proceduresExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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FP&A Financial Controller
Permanent / Staffordshire
Gleeson Recruitment Group are working in partnership with one of the most recognisable brand names in the Midlands; a global manufacturing business with a deep heritage in the region. Due to continued growth within the wider business and the Finance team specifically, there is a need to appoint a Financial Controller with a heavy focus on FP&A. Supporting and partnering closely with the Finance Director, you will head up FP&A for the group function, working closely with the divisional Financial Controllers, providing detailed analysis, insight, reporting and the associated business partnering. Key responsibilities of the FP&A Financial Controller position:Key contribution to the 5 year plan, consisting of modelling and coordination, ensuring consistency of method, tools and assumptionsImplementation of a new group reporting scheduleImprovement of reporting accuracyEngaging and partnering with global finance teams and product headsImplementation of a new system, used for collection & dissemination of dataThe creation and maintenance of standardised reporting for business groups and also Ops teams, working with Global Operations Director Development of a global reporting packGlobal reporting of pricing & material on-cost savingsProviding key support to the decision making process through the use of variance analysis, trends, risks and opportunities Key Requirements for the FP&A Financial Controller position:ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualifiedProven experience of building models from scratchProven experience within FP&A and Business Partnering FunctionPrepared to be hands on and proactive in driving the business forwardBy applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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Financial Controller
Permanent / Walsall
Gleeson Recruitment Group are working in partnership with a high-growth technology business in Wolverhampton, who are part of a wider group, whose turnover is in excess of £250 million. They have ambitious growth plans and aim to increase this turnover to c.£500 within 4 years, primarily through acquisition. They are looking to add a new Financial Controller to their ranks; a qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) accountant with proven line management experience. This is an excellent position for an experienced Finance Manager or Financial Controller who is looking for a new challenge. There are genuine progression opportunities within this business, and succession planning will be hot on the agenda in the coming years. There will also be opportunities elsewhere within the group in the long term. Key responsibilities:To support the finance team to ensure the delivery of business objectives through the provision and interpretation of key management information, including the production of monthly accountsTo provide quality information and use this to pro-actively challenge and influence local teamsPreparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packs for Senior Executive teamYou will also produce financial KPI's and information on business performanceWhen and where necessary you will develop the KPI's to match the drivers required to improve the businesses performanceManagement of the transactional team, as well and the Financial Controller, Financial and Management AccountantsYou will strive to continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do to support other functions in driving factory efficiencies and reducing site costs. Necessary experience:Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is requiredSolid knowledge of accounting principles and regulationsExcellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)Understanding of data analysis and forecastingInterpretation of standard costings and variancesGlobal outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of workingBy applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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Head of Finance
Permanent / Manchester
Gleeson Recruitment Group are working in partnership with a high-growth technology business in Wolverhampton, who are part of a wider group, whose turnover is in excess of £250 million. They have ambitious growth plans and aim to increase this turnover to c.£500 within 4 years, primarily through acquisition. They are looking to add a new Head of Finance to their ranks; a qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) accountant with proven line management experience. This is an excellent position for an experienced Finance Manager or Financial Controller looking to take a step up, or a Head of Finance looking for a new challenge. There are genuine progression opportunities within this business, and succession planning will be hot on the agenda in the coming years. There will also be opportunities elsewhere within the group in the long term. Key responsibilities:To support the finance team to ensure the delivery of business objectives through the provision and interpretation of key management information, including the production of monthly accountsTo provide quality information and use this to pro-actively challenge and influence local teamsPreparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packs for Senior Executive teamYou will also produce financial KPI's and information on business performanceWhen and where necessary you will develop the KPI's to match the drivers required to improve the businesses performanceManagement of the transactional team, as well and the Financial Controller, Financial and Management AccountantsYou will strive to continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do to support other functions in driving factory efficiencies and reducing site costs. Necessary experience:Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is requiredSolid knowledge of accounting principles and regulationsExcellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)Understanding of data analysis and forecastingInterpretation of standard costings and variancesGlobal outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of workingBy applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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Head of Finance
Permanent / Wolverhampton
Gleeson Recruitment Group are working in partnership with a high-growth technology business in Wolverhampton, who are part of a wider group, whose turnover is in excess of £250 million. They have ambitious growth plans and aim to increase this turnover to c.£500 within 4 years, primarily through acquisition. They are looking to add a new Head of Finance to their ranks; a qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) accountant with proven line management experience. This is an excellent position for an experienced Finance Manager or Financial Controller looking to take a step up, or a Head of Finance looking for a new challenge. There are genuine progression opportunities within this business, and succession planning will be hot on the agenda in the coming years. There will also be opportunities elsewhere within the group in the long term. Key responsibilities:To support the finance team to ensure the delivery of business objectives through the provision and interpretation of key management information, including the production of monthly accountsTo provide quality information and use this to pro-actively challenge and influence local teamsPreparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packs for Senior Executive teamYou will also produce financial KPI's and information on business performanceWhen and where necessary you will develop the KPI's to match the drivers required to improve the businesses performanceManagement of the transactional team, as well and the Financial Controller, Financial and Management AccountantsYou will strive to continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do to support other functions in driving factory efficiencies and reducing site costs. Necessary experience:Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is requiredSolid knowledge of accounting principles and regulationsExcellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)Understanding of data analysis and forecastingInterpretation of standard costings and variancesGlobal outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of workingBy applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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