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Wrightbus is a fast‑paced organisation that has seen significant growth in recent years. As part of this continued expansion, we are recruiting a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager will support the wider finance leadership team by overseeing day-to-day finance activities, delivering accurate financial reporting, strengthening financial controls, and providing clear commercial insight to support effective decision-making.
Key Tasks
Financial Management and Reporting
- Manage the close process – ensuring that timings are achieved; finance colleagues are aware of key dates and expectations.
- Lead and contribute to the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports and performance analysis for review by Senior Management.
- Ensure the integrity, accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions, offering support and guidance throughout month-end and year-end reporting.
- Contribute to the production of the monthly group financial reporting pack, providing concise commentary where appropriate.
- Analyse, challenge and interpret the month-end results to provide detailed insight into variances and report on key drivers of change.
- Manage the year-end audit process, as a key point of contact for external auditors.
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Financial Control and Process Improvement
- Review financial and operational results to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improved financial control.
- Review existing finance processes and procedures, recommending and implementing improvements where appropriate.
- Ensure reconciliations, control checks and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.
- Build and maintain relationships with other departments to support best practices, drive growth and strengthen controls.
- Identify cost drivers and opportunities for improvements to practices.
- Monitor direct costs and overheads, highlighting potential risks to achieving budget/forecast.
- Apply cross-team working to track efficiency improvements and cost-down exercises.
- Monitor and track inventory valuations to maximise working capital and limit waste.
Team Management
- Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as customer invoicing and other transactions.
- Provide coaching, support and guidance to team members.
- Assist with setting goals and objectives.
- Implement training and development plans for team members as appropriate.
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Other
- Provide advice to the broader business on accounting treatment.
- Regularly review the robustness of processes for compliance with both financial standards and company policies.
- Implement and maintain the highest quality financial controls and procedures.
- Stay up to date with changes in financial rules and regulations as well as technological advances and accounting software.
- Manage key accounting processes in support of tax claims and payments.
- Assist in the implementation of the ERP system where required.
The Requirements
- Chartered Accountant ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent.
- At least 3 years PQE.
- Experience of having influenced senior leadership.
- Experience of providing financial leadership in a manufacturing and/or parts and service environment.
- Up to date computer skills including MS Office and advanced Excel skills.
- Significant analytical skillset, including the utilisation of BI and reporting tools.
The Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Medicash scheme
- Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney’s.
- Free car parking
- Canteen
- Career progression
- Professional development
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