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GAC UK is looking for a Finance Manager to join our finance team in Grangemouth. Could it be you?
GAC UK employs over 300 experts across more than 25 offices covering all of the UK, Ireland and Gibraltar. We deliver a wide range of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services to the energy and shipping industries. We also serve specialised sectors like marine leisure, sports and events, automotive and aviation, providing complex and time-critical logistics solutions. We apply the highest standard of customer services to everything we do and aim to be industry leaders within all the sectors we serve.
As Finance Manager, reporting to the Head of Finance, you will supervise the Finance team on day-to-day issues, improving operational efficiency of the department, and expanding the current scope to include more analysis of the profitability of the business. You will also ensure the P&L and balance sheets are up-to-date, and present financial reports and ad hoc flash numbers to the Head of Finance on a monthly basis.
The Key responsibilities are:
Developing the Finance team to help them understand the ‘why’ behind processes, not just the ‘how’
6 direct reports
Providing support and help to members of the team undergoing ACCA qualification
Reporting responsibility for 6 companies - overseeing and undertaking month-end tasks and preparation of management accounts
Overseeing and completing balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure P&L reporting is accurate
Working with all business units and stakeholders to ensure financial objectives are achieved (e.g. job turnaround, financial administration by the branches)
Ensuring compliance with the Groups internal control framework
Developing IT to drive efficiency
This is a hands-on role, journal posting will be required
The ideal candidate will have:
Qualified Accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA) - Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong people management skills (minimum 3 years’ management experience)
Expert/Professional level user of Excel, and competent user of other Microsoft applications
Attention to detail
Analytical skills
Experience of working to strict deadlines
Willing to develop and grow, we provide opportunities to learn and progress.
Knowledge of IFRS
Ability to explain financial terms to colleagues beyond the Finance Department
Proficient in accounting and general office software
The Package
GAC gives you the opportunity to work for an employer who is committed to offering all our staff an enjoyable and rewarding career, with significant training and development prospects. In addition, you will receive a variety of benefits including:
38 days’ annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) plus a day off on your birthday
Access to Vitality at Work Scheme
Company pension
Life assurance
Eyecare scheme
Employee assistance programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Retail discounts scheme
GAC UK is passionate about diversity and inclusion. We joined the Diversity in Maritime Charter to underline our commitment to take tangible steps to optimise the diversity within our organisation, resulting in positive change for the benefit of all. We are committed to encouraging our people and partners to celebrate diversity and to continually review their personal and professional actions and behaviour with regard to equality.
GAC UK is looking for a Finance Manager to join our finance team in Grangemouth. Could it be you?
GAC UK employs over 300 experts across more than 25 offices covering all of the UK, Ireland and Gibraltar. We deliver a wide range of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services to the energy and shipping industries. We also serve specialised sectors like marine leisure, sports and events, automotive and aviation, providing complex and time-critical logistics solutions. We apply the highest standard of customer services to everything we do and aim to be industry leaders within all the sectors we serve.
As Finance Manager, reporting to the Head of Finance, you will supervise the Finance team on day-to-day issues, improving operational efficiency of the department, and expanding the current scope to include more analysis of the profitability of the business. You will also ensure the P&L and balance sheets are up-to-date, and present financial reports and ad hoc flash numbers to the Head of Finance on a monthly basis.
The Key responsibilities are:
Developing the Finance team to help them understand the ‘why’ behind processes, not just the ‘how’
6 direct reports
Providing support and help to members of the team undergoing ACCA qualification
Reporting responsibility for 6 companies - overseeing and undertaking month-end tasks and preparation of management accounts
Overseeing and completing balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure P&L reporting is accurate
Working with all business units and stakeholders to ensure financial objectives are achieved (e.g. job turnaround, financial administration by the branches)
Ensuring compliance with the Groups internal control framework
Developing IT to drive efficiency
This is a hands-on role, journal posting will be required
The ideal candidate will have:
Qualified Accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA) - Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong people management skills (minimum 3 years’ management experience)
Expert/Professional level user of Excel, and competent user of other Microsoft applications
Attention to detail
Analytical skills
Experience of working to strict deadlines
Willing to develop and grow, we provide opportunities to learn and progress.
Knowledge of IFRS
Ability to explain financial terms to colleagues beyond the Finance Department
Proficient in accounting and general office software
The Package
GAC gives you the opportunity to work for an employer who is committed to offering all our staff an enjoyable and rewarding career, with significant training and development prospects. In addition, you will receive a variety of benefits including:
38 days’ annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) plus a day off on your birthday
Access to Vitality at Work Scheme
Company pension
Life assurance
Eyecare scheme
Employee assistance programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Retail discounts scheme
GAC UK is passionate about diversity and inclusion. We joined the Diversity in Maritime Charter to underline our commitment to take tangible steps to optimise the diversity within our organisation, resulting in positive change for the benefit of all. We are committed to encouraging our people and partners to celebrate diversity and to continually review their personal and professional actions and behaviour with regard to equality.
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