finance manager

finance manager Manchester, England

AJ Bell
Full Time Manchester, England 61930 - 34229 GBP ANNUAL Today
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finance

Job Description


Looking to develop a career with an award-winning business in the financial services industry? AJ Bell could have just the opportunity for you.

An exciting new role has been created for a Financial Management & Reporting Manager to join our high performing finance team to support the continued growth of the business and transition to a new accounting system. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will lead a small team and play an integral role in delivering key management information and analysis, ensuring accurate reporting within deadlines. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and experience in providing high quality management information to a range of stakeholders within the business.

We are looking for a technically strong individual, who can demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships and communicate well across the team and the wider business.

Key focus areas of your role will be:

  • Responsible for the production of key internal reporting requirements, including supporting the Board reporting process, Cost centre reporting, Cashflow forecasting and Treasury reporting.
  • Preparation of the group’s monthly management accounts, associated commentary and variance analysis
  • Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including key highlights for escalation
  • Responsible for the day-to-day tasks of the team, prioritise and escalate issues as required
  • Develop strong working relationships with the business
  • Assist in continued development of the financial controls & reporting
  • Assist with interim and year-end audits, liaising with external auditors to support the process
  • Assist with ad hoc project work as required by the business.

This is a newly created role and a great opportunity for someone who is proactive, embraces challenges and is looking for a fast-paced environment in which to thrive.

Qualifications, skills and experience

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with at least 3 years PQE (could suit a first time mover from practice)
  • Experience of reporting within a large company or plc environment desirable
  • Good understanding of IFRS frameworks
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Logical mindset; able to solve problems with an ‘eye for detail’
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to summarise information effectively
  • Organisation and time management skills with ability to prioritise
  • Ability to work to tight reporting deadlines
  • Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel

About us:

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have 480,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £75.1 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1200 employees and have been named one of the UK's '100 Best Companies to Work For’ for five consecutive years.

There are opportunities for growth and professional development for employees wanting to progress within their career including induction training and our study support scheme which is part of our benefits package.

There is an active programme of social events throughout the year, which are open to all employees.

What we offer:

  • Competitive starting salary
  • Generous holiday allowance, increasing up to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays
  • Holiday buy/sell scheme
  • Hybrid working policy
  • Casual dress code
  • Discretionary bi-annual bonus
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Buy as you earn share scheme
  • Free shares scheme
  • Paid study support for qualifications
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one
  • Bike loan
  • Season ticket loan portal
  • Discounted PMI and Dental
  • On-site gym and personal trainer led classes
  • Paid volunteering opportunities
  • Free social events and more

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.


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finance manager
AJ Bell

http://www.ajbell.co.uk
Manchester, United Kingdom
Michael Summersgill, Andy Bell
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Investment & Asset Management
Finance
1995
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