Finance Manager

The Role

Are you a strong Finance Manager? Do you have strong business acumen and analytical skills? Are you looking for a role where you can be part of site leadership team and get involved at a strategic level? If so the Finance Manager role at Tricel may be just the role for you.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the management of the finance function within the manufacturing site, including responsibility for strategy, budget reporting and line management responsibility for the finance team. The role is a senior site position based on site in Weston-super-Mare and reports into the Site Director and Group Finance.

• Key member of site leadership team.
• Management of the accounting function, along with the company accounting team.
• Preparation and reporting of financial information on a weekly and monthly basis (including monthly payroll).
• Manage the annual budgeting process and future strategic development of various group entities.
• Input into the year end audit process and liaise with the company auditors.
• Complete all regulatory reporting to statutory bodies.
• Monitoring gross margins/contributions with focus on optimising sales mix.
• Monitor working capital management, with particular focus on inventory, credit management, and cashflow.
• Generate the necessary financial information that will highlight profit potential and/or inefficiencies.
• Focus on cost control and lean principles with target of improving site efficiency.
• Support the business in relation to general development or specific issues.
• Ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the development of the systems to support business growth.
• Periodic attendance at other group sites.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as they arise.

• Qualified Accountant.
• Post qualification experience in a manufacturing environment desirable but not essential.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, along with the ability to review and submit monthly management accounts.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Commercially focused with a strong disciplined professional approach.
• Compliance and controls orientated.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Previous people management experience and strong leadership skills.
• Excellent IT skills.

What do we offer?

At Tricel, we care about you and your progression. As well as a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer:

• Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5pm, Friday 8:30am – 4pm
• 32 days holiday (including 8 days bank holidays)
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Christmas Shutdown
• Excellent development and growth opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative culture
• A fun and dynamic work environment
• Team oriented atmosphere
• Good work, life balance
• Opportunity to work across countries and cultures
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide wellbeing support
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Mental Health First Aiders on site
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Events
• Employee Recognition Scheme - Quarterly Awards

Acquired by Tricel in 1999, the subsidiary has since operated to supply a comprehensive range of industry-leading products to some of the most significant projects both domestically and internationally.

Tricel Weston’s also offer total project management when required, as well as the option to provide clients with full training on tank installation processes.

Tricel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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