Finance Manager
Finance Manager
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Job Description
Whats in it for you
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join our team reporting to the Head of Group Reporting. The successful individual will be responsible for the financial control reporting and operational oversight of the energy portfolio within the Octopus Inheritance Tax Service (OITS).
The role will suit a candidate with strong consolidation skills and experience dealing with a portfolio of companies who relishes the prospect of contributing to a high performing group finance important will be the ability to provide support and guidance to an accountant (direct report) as well as across multiple subsidiary finance teams whilst also contributing as a member of the Finance Management Team.
The team:
The OITS Finance Team manages 3.5bn assets under management across several groups with the largest being the Fern Group comprising over 300 companies across multiple sectors including energy fibre healthcare housebuilding and lending managed by a combination of internal and external finance teams.
The team manages the group statutory and bank reporting across the Fern Group working closely with subsidiary finance teams to consolidate information and also with the Investment Team to provide useful analysis of the numbers.
You will also be part of the wider Finance function a diverse team of 45 people operating across various business areas and specialisms.
Responsibilities include
Reporting
- Develop a strong understanding of the Octopus Inheritance Tax Service products in particular the Fern Group operational teams within the business and the key drivers of performance.
- In line with the Fern Group control framework set strong processes within the energy portfolio and across subsidiary teams to ensure financial information is reported accurately and on time.
- Review quarterly and annual consolidation of the energy portfolio ensuring accounting policies are in place applied appropriately and revised as necessary.
- Take ownership of bank covenant reporting across the energy portfolio ensuring all reporting is delivered accurately and on time.
- Ensure all statutory and regulatory reporting is accurate and deadlines are met.
Relationships
- Build strong relationships with subsidiary finance teams and other internal teams setting the reporting framework required to ensure accurate and timely information received.
- Present financial results to stakeholders including Head of Group Reporting Finance Director Investment Team and the Board.
- Effective people management of 1 team member including performance management and professional development as well as providing support to other junior team members across the OITS team.
Other
- Lead all transactions across the energy portfolio working closely with the investment team ensuring accounting and tax steps are properly considered and well documented.
- Lead audit process across the energy portfolio ensuring audit recommendations are appropriately implemented and deadlines met.
- Lead the annual budget process across the energy portfolio reviewing subsidiary budgets prepared by internal and external finance teams challenging assumptions to ensure consistency across the group.
- Prepare technical papers for all transactions and changes to accounting standards relevant to the energy portfolio.
- Assisting the Head of Group Reporting as required.
Qualifications :
An accountancy qualification is essential (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
Experience working in the renewable energy sector would be beneficial
Strong consolidation skills are essential
Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in confidently presenting and communicating financial information in a straightforward manner
We encourage you to apply even if you dont tick every box. Whats the worst that can happen
This role will evolve as we grow and develop. So if you are looking for a challenge in a fast paced and dynamic business we can deliver on that.
Additional Information :
What we offer
A competitive salary bonus pension and share incentive plan
Untracked holiday
Hybrid working our people spend 3 days a week in the office
Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace one to one coaching through Wellness Cloud Digital GP & more
Up to 6 months paid parental leave regardless of gender
Life insurance critical illness cover and income protection
Private medical insurance for you and your family
Electric vehicle leasing
Our Values
At our core we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. Thats why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders employees customers communities environment and shareholders are considered in every decision we make.
We are committed to building a workplace where diversity is valued and inclusion is a priority. By providing equal opportunities for growth and development we embrace and celebrate all races genders religions sexual orientations ages disabilities and socio-economic backgrounds. We believe teams achieve their best when every member feels safe respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Were proud to be disability confident and are committed to supporting candidates with a disability including neurodiversity and mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are welcome to opt-in to the disability confident scheme as part of our application process. If you require any adjustments to the interview process well be happy to accommodate where possible.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
