Finance Manager

Kura

  • Glasgow
  • £60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
SalaryFinance ManagerLocation: Glasgow - Hybrid, 3 days in the office.Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 to 5Salary: up to £60,00037.5 hours per weekWho we areWe are a global independent outsourcer. We employ thousands of talented people across the UK and South Africa so we’re set up to deliver for our clients at all times, every day. We work with multiple world's leading brands, across multiple sectors, supercharging their customer service and growing their businessesOur industry leading salary and benefits package is outstanding. We offer enhanced wellbeing benefits such as company sick pay, enhanced Maternity and Paternity provision, holiday allowance and tenure based loyalty awards. Recognition is at the core of our culture with a variety of opportunities for our people to be recognised for the job they do every day. With our vision to be Unrivalled in Developing People, we focus on the continuous improvement of our people and our unique approach to coaching and learning which has been designed to support every individual.Our unique approach to coaching and learning has been designed in line with our vision to be Unrivalled in Developing People, and we work with every person in our business to provide opportunities that meet their personal needs and objectives.We value diversity in our business and unite our people under our shared values:Vulnerability: We bring our true selves to work.
Curiosity: We ask questions.
Learning We seek feedback.
Courage: We call it out in the moment.
Accountability: We know it's always down to us.Role DetailsYou will have full Treasury & Trading responsibility for Kura (CS) Ltd and all of its subsidiaries, delivering Group Consolidated Financial Information in line with reporting deadlines. A key aspect of the role will be monitoring and analysing the financial performance of the business working closely with Finance Director and Leadership Team to formulate Financial Strategy and deliver financial performance improvement across the business to maximise the profitability of the business whilst managing cashflow and investment across the group.You will play a key role in developing finance processes and providing the direction and leadership for the finance function in order to deliver a high performing finance team. The role will also provide a high level of commercial support across business supporting all aspects of the business commercial position.
  • Management and Development of Finance team to deliver a high performing team
  • Oversee Annual Budgets and Quarterly Re-forecasts at group level for review and sign off with Leadership Team
  • Oversee and Manage Group Monthly Financial Performance to ensure Budget commitments are being delivered
  • Oversee and Manage Group Cashflow to ensure that this is in line with business requirements
  • Oversee and Manage Group investment to ensure that this is in line with both CAPEX processes and commitments
  • Seek out ways to deliver on Financial Opportunities and mitigation for Financial Risks holding stakeholders accountable for their actions
  • Implement and update financial policies and procedures
  • Ensure that all company financial policies are up to date and in line with statutory regulations and legislation
  • Create and Maintain relationships with external stakeholders of the business
Weekly
  • Review of Weekly Cashflow Forecast
  • Review of Weekly Operational Performance Dashboard
  • Review and sign off all outgoing payments
Monthly
  • Produce Monthly Management Accounts
  • Review and Present Monthly Financial Position
  • Produce and Present Monthly R&Os for the business
  • Review Balance Sheet Position and Integrity
Quarterly
  • Produce and Present Financial Outlook from Reforecast
  • Review and sign off VAT return for HMRC
  • Strategy & Relationship review with HSBC
  • Review of Finance Policies and Procedures
Annually
  • Review HMRC PSA Return
  • Lead External Audit for Statutory Accounts Completion
  • Business Insurance management and renewal
Ad-Hoc
  • Maintain External Relationship with Company Auditors & Bank
  • Review and streamline Finance Process providing direction for the department
  • Provide Commercial Support to Business
  • Partner with business development teams on pricing models, bids, and commercial proposals.
  • Review and challenge stakeholders on Risks & Opportunities
  • Support contract negotiations with clients from a financial perspective.
  • Challenge business thinking on all aspects of the strategic and operational delivery
Benefits
  • Enhanced CSP & Maternity/Paternity Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme – a free and confidential personal support service that is available to you 24 hours a day.
  • Cycle to work scheme – Save up to 42% off a new Bike.
  • Store Discounts - up to 25% off Gym Membership, up to 10 % off the cost of a holiday and much more
RequirementsEducation and Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
  • Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in finance roles, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
  • Experience within a BPO, shared services, or outsourcing environment is highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of financial systems, reporting tools, and ERP software.
Essential
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Previous experience of working in a fast paced, cross-functional group
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Highly developed commercial awareness
  • Highly developed stakeholder management skills
  • Attention to detail & Solutions-focused
  • Ability to challenge and question trends to address issues and identify opportunities for financial growth
Preferred
  • Previous experience within the Contact Centre/Outsourcing industry and strong understanding of business model.
  • Previous experience of financial modelling
  • Experience of Group Consolidation to Balance Sheet & Cashflow position
  • Statutory Accounting Experience for group companies
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