Portfolio Finance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Manage the Management Accountant team effectively.

• Provide guidance, leadership, and development for direct reports, focusing on mentorship and team enhancement.

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts within strict deadlines for various Vesta companies.

• Analyze variances against benchmarks, investigate discrepancies, and address potential issues with non-financial department heads.

• Lead multiple projects, including enhancements to processes and systems.

• Maintain and update Excel-based reconciliation/support packs for all Balance Sheet accounts.

• Assist and challenge business heads during the Group’s Quarterly Strategic Review process (forecasting).

• Prepare regular financial statements, supporting schedules, tax computations, and cash flow forecasts.

• Analyze and communicate financial data to non-financial managers, advising on business implications and making suitable recommendations.

• Participate in ongoing process development and transformation initiatives to enhance business efficiency and profitability.

• Create a continuous improvement framework to ensure that efficiencies are implemented and adopted by all team members and, when applicable, the broader organization.

• Serve as a Business Partner in all facets of the role.

• Gather data and analyses to support business decision-making.

• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and Corporation tax documentation.

• Contribute to the achievement of the overall corporate strategy.

• Assist with acquisition-related activities, including the integration of personnel, systems, processes, and accounting entries related to acquisitions.

⛳️ Requirements

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification is essential.

• Must possess people management experience.

• Proven track record in building effective teams and fostering a positive culture is required.

• Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis capabilities are necessary.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

• Proficiency in Excel and experience with Microsoft Office programs are required.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, change-oriented culture is essential.

• Experience in a multinational environment is advantageous.

• Knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) is preferred.

• Project management skills are desirable.

• A mindset geared towards innovation and continuous improvement of processes and systems is necessary.

• Experience in the software or high-tech industry would be a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Pension plan.

• Health care coverage.

• Dental benefits.

• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

• Life assurance policy.

• Childcare vouchers.