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Location

Runcorn, Cheshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager based out of Daresbury (Runcorn) on the Screwfix contract. The role will be responsible for the day to day running of the finance department for the Warehouse operation, managing all financial activities in a manner that adds value to the client, the business and successfully achieves key operational performance objectives. This role will report into the Retail Commercial Manager with functional reporting to the Regional General Manager.

 

About the Role: 

• Reporting to the Retail Commercial Manager this role will be responsible for direct line management of the Assistant Accountant & the Site Receptionist.
• Budget responsibility for a c£16m operating budget
• Financial support in new project requirements, contract wide and liaising with relevant team members to deliver relevant reporting to track project spend.
• Manage financial activities in a manner that adds value to the client and the business to achieve key operational performance objectives, including the reduction of accruals on the balance sheet.
• CI and project benefit tracking support with ops and development teams
• Prepare and deliver the Warehouse customer budget and reforecast process
• To ensure financial control requirements are met providing a reliable service to the operation whilst meeting budgetary requirements.
• To ensure a high quality and efficient service is provided both internally and externally to achieve site targets.
• Develop and maintain a motivated team by providing direction, two-way feedback/ communication and effectively monitoring performance to ensure high levels of service are achieved and maintained.
• Manage the monthly reporting requirements for Wincanton as well as the weekly reporting requirements.
• Involvement in the Wincanton budget processes and review of outputs.
• To communicate key performance targets in all areas conveying facts and ideas clearly, accurately, effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing.
• Ensure strong internal financial controls maintained, in line with business policies.
• To ensure all financial procedures are dealt with timely and efficiently in line with procedures.
• Ensure confidentiality protecting the client and the business.
• Ensure audits are conducted in line with Wincanton policy and procedure and financial regulations. 
• Ensures relevant financial policies are applied, financial records are accurate, and budgets and forecasts accurately completed, compiled with underlying operational assumptions.
• Support the site management team providing regular information relating to performance and budgets.

About you:   

• Recognised accounting qualification ACCA/ CIMA/ ACA or studying towards
• Sound budgeting, forecasting, and reporting knowledge – able to identify and communicate variances
• Sound ledger knowledge and technical ability
• Proven leadership and management skills
• Understanding the dynamics of open/ closed book contracts
• Understanding the relationship of KPIs and cost drivers to financial management / performance of the contract against budgets and forecasts.

Our Culture and Benefits: 

In addition to a generous salary, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including;

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays 
• Screwfix store discount
• Share incentive plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee benefits online discount platform
• Onsite facilities including free gymnasium, parking, canteen and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes. Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent. 

Find out more:  Wincanton champions a diverse workforce

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