Garden Centre Finance Manager (Bedfordshire) Salary: up to £45,000
Garden Centre Finance Manager (ref:DS9118)
Location: Bedfordshire Salary: up to £45,000 Date: 02 Mar Job Type: Full-Time Duration: Permanent
The Finance Manager is a key member of the Senior Management team responsible for the day to day accounting and financial management of this growing group of garden centres. The Finance Manager is also responsible for budgeting, reporting on the financial performance to management and the Board.
Key tasks:
Statutory financial reporting for audit; prepare accounts and arrange audit; prepare accounts for any subsidiary accounts ; prepare monthly management accounts; preparation of annual budget and forecasts; monthly bank reconciliations; receive all purchase invoices and ensure they are appropriately authorised in accordance with the financial procedures. Make payments of all authorised invoices by BACS or cheque. Raise all invoices and requests for payment and chase outstanding invoices. Resolve all supplier enquiries. Receive all receipts and ensure payments are appropriately allocated. Create appropriate book keeping entries, create accruals where necessary.
Communicating strategy and policy decisions to senior management. Provide sound financial advice to the Managing Director, Directors and other senior management. Contribute to the strategic direction of the business. Ensure that the appropriate vision and processes are in place to ensure the long-term financial viability of the business, advise directors on the financial consequences of proposed actions. Lead the business strategy planning and budgeting processes ensuring strong processes are in place for resource allocation and performance monitoring at all levels of the operation. Ensure appropriate risk management techniques and financial controls are embedded throughout the business at strategic and operational levels.
Producing and presenting financial reports; cash flow forecasting; VAT, tax, etc. Prepare analysis of financial information for monitoring reports when required.
Providing an external interface with banks, auditors, pension funds, investment managers, consultants, etc.Completion & submission of Annual Returns for Companies House; preparation of P11Ds; pension administration.
Manage relationships with the outsourced payroll provider, ensure accurate and timely payment.
Assist with the financial aspects of grant applications.
Ensure appropriate backups of financial information are stored off site.
Assist with financial aspects of contract negotiations.
Assist with financial aspects of project proposals.
Provide and/or co-ordinate all accounting and taxation services.
Provide management, support and development to all teams and team members within their areas of responsibility.
Attend regular meetings with the Managing Director and Board of Directors.
General Duties:
To provide verbal and written reports as may be required by the Managing Director.
To work in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures.
Such other appropriate duties as may be required from the organisation from time to time.
Salary: up to £45,000 per year
If you have experience within this sector and want to work in a vibrant growing business then please get in touch.
