An outstanding opportunity for a qualified accountant to develop their career, accelerate their progression and work with some great people
Ancala Water Services have been successful as a business and as an employer over recent years;
- Strong financial position with current trading ahead of last year and budget
- An exciting business plan based on exploring new markets
- A people-focused and inclusive culture
A new Finance Director joined the business in January 2020 with an excellent background. The Group Finance Manager reports into him and is responsible for leading the rest of the finance team. The incoming candidate will benefit from a number of areas of personal development and autonomy to implement their own ideas and use their own initiative
Pratap Partnership is delighted to be working exclusively on this recruitment
About the role;
Responsible for Accounting Policy and Control - reviewing, updating and owning group finance and accounting policies in compliance with financial reporting standards. Monitor governance and control in the organisation. Produce high quality statutory accounts for the individual entities and required consolidations. Responsible for compliance with bank lending requirements and reporting. Responsible for treasury and cash planning.
- Develop, produce, analyse and supply finance related monthly management information and reports on a regular and ad-hoc basis (i.e. Monthly Finance Pack)
- Treasury management including, cash forecasting, distribution planning, scenario analysis and Bank compliance reporting etc.
- Statutory Accounts Production for the group of companies.
- Develop, implement and maintain the internal audit programme to ensure the company complies with financial procedures and regulations.
- Accounting Policy and Control – implementing, reviewing, updating and owning group finance and accounting policies
- Monthly Balance Sheet reviews and reporting
- Deliver improved financial processes and controls
- Compliance with reporting requirements KPI’s, team Balance Scorecard etc.
- Lead role on external audit
- Working with external consultants, assist with preparation of the annual income tax return, tax returns and other tax compliance deliverables.
- Representation at business team meetings, support and challenge throughout the business
- Maintain up to date knowledge of any financial legislative changes.
- Liaison with finance colleagues to support the continuous improvement of finance systems and processes to support evolving business requirements as required.
- Management and development of 3 direct reports
- Some travel to UK sites as required
About the person;
- Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Strategic thinking – the ability to create and implement long-term plans to maximise business performance.
- Experience in preparing budgets and forecasts and statutory reporting
- Strong team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills who is good at establishing and maintaining relationships at all levels
- Excellent influencing skills - the ability to convey information effectively to senior management and board level
- Self-starter, self-reliant and resilient with the ability to work on own initiative
- Takes and seeks responsibility taking ownership and being comfortable with accountability.
- A willingness to work flexibly across the business and the ability to adapt skills to meet new and emerging needs.
- A team player – supports colleagues and works with others to achieve the best outcome.
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Previous experience of managing a team
About the benefits;
Career progression and being able to make your own stamp on the role, 28 days holiday, 10% pension, Westfield and very competitive bonus scheme