Finance Operations Manager
1 day ago
Birmingham
Salary:c. £52,000 dependant on experience Location:Stoneleigh, Warwickshire Working Hours:35 hours per week Contract Type:Permanent The National Farmers Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout. Purpose of the role & how you will contribute: We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day finance operations within the NFU. This pivotal role will ensure the smooth running of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cashbook functions, while supporting the delivery of management accounts for NFU subsidiaries and group consolidation. You will also act as the budget lead for allocated departmental budget holders. Key Responsibilities: Finance Operations Management • Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness., • Oversee cashbook functions ensuring the bank accounts are reconciled daily and monthly, • Manage invoice processing, payments, and collections., • Prepare payroll journals and reconciliations, including payment of all relevant taxes, • Compile Monthly management accounts to include TB, balance sheet, P&L, aged debtors, aged creditors from the group subsidiaries, including variance analysis and commentary, • Review and challenge balance sheet reconciliations of the group subsidiaries., • Assist group head of finance in preparing consolidated accounts., • Business partner with departmental budget holders, ensuring that they are kept up to date, • Assist group head of finance with any reforecasting that may be required, • Ensure intercompany reconciliations are performed and monitored., • Preparation for year end to include review of provisions., • Preparation of recharges to associated entities, • Develop and maintain financial procedures and manuals., • 1stpoint of contact for the bank, • Maintaining Bank mandates across the NFU and its subsidiaries., • Supervise and mentor finance staff., • Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement., • Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Minimum 5 years experience in finance operations or financial management., • Strong understanding of financial reporting and budgeting., • Proficiency in financial software and CRM systems., • Proven experience in leading and managing a team., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels., • Advanced skills in Word, Outlook, and Excel., • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to strict deadlines, • Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year pro rata + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day, • Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave, • Company funded health Cashplan, • Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, • Performance-related pay, • Competitive Pension and Life assurance, • Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons, • Employee Assistance Programme to help you deal with lifes challenges JBRP1_UKTJ