Finance Manager

Location: Woodstock and Bladon Ward

Roles and responsibilities within this role:
Monthly Management Accounts:
Overseeing the month end close, working with other areas of finance to close ledgers to the agreed timescale Overseeing and supporting with the preparation of monthly management accounts to a high standard of accuracy. Ensuring all recurring journals are booked by the relevant team members Overseeing the pre-close reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, reviewing for accuracy and ensure there are no material adjustments required at year end.

Ensuring postings are accurate and reflect the coding and dimensions required Business Partnering:
Championing best practice and encourage high standards of work and service to the business to match Ridge core values Ensuring agreed policies and processes are adhered to and proactively developed to meet the needs of the business as it transitions through growth. Providing support and guidance to the business including induction training when required Supporting with the FP&A Team providing commercial challenge to the business to maximise revenue and minimise costs Systems Development:
Timely closure of the month and year end ledgers Liaising with IT to maintain the configuration of the D365 accounting system Overseeing the testing process for routine system updates Staff Management:
Leading the team providing direction, support and mentoring. Ensuring annual reviews are performed along with ongoing with mid-year progress reviews Monitoring workloads and re-directing resource throughout the month to ensure all tasks are completed. Assessing staffing requirements to ensure the team are appropriately staffed to cope with growth The skills and experience required for this role: A qualified accountant with 2 years post qualification experience Either a first move from practice or from industry with a similar scale of business.

Knowledge of finance systems and management accounts preparation is helpful. A positive and strong ‘can do' attitude The ability to bring fresh ideas Great communications skills, both verbally and written Attention to detail Team player and keen to be visible to the team and wider finance function The essential skills and experience required for this role are as follows:

Experience of managing staff, working within a multi-sited and growing business. Can demonstrate a proactive approach to team and process development. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics F&O preferable or experience of similar ERP systems A strong working knowledge of Excel