Group finance manager

About Us: We are the tech company with people at heart. At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft #39;s leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services. Position Overview: This is a varied role assisting in leading multiple aspects of the Group finance function with a broad remit encompassing reporting, business partnering and statutory responsibility. The Finance manager will assist in delivering month end and year end reporting, the audit and statutory accounts process and will also play an active role in helping to drive process improvements and efficiency gains. Responsibilities: Management Accounts Play a leading role in producing consolidated results within deadlines. Assisting in the delivery of the Board pack presentation including writing analytical commentary and providing insight. Key month end responsibility, including: Monthly P L variance analysis versus comparatives and budgets with a focus on Sales to GP Review of product profitability and margin reporting Departmental business review packs and reporting Assisting in preparation of draft results Responsibility for submission of UK results into parent group consolidation system Play a leading role in reporting to ultimate parent group Audit Assisting the group audit ensuring all group wide deliverables are produced within the timeframe and being a key point of contact for the auditors Assist in the compilation of statutory accounts ensuring filing within appropriate deadlines. Other Help to establish, maintain and continuously improve effective internal controls and financial policies and procedures for the group, ensuring adherence to the group #39;s governance and risk management frameworks. Business partnering and P L review with heads of departments Qualifications, Qualities Experience: 2:1 Graduate degree. Excellent Excel skills. Knowledge of BC ERP solution with Cognos, Sage and Xero being desirable Strong quantitative orientation, as evidenced by academic background or prior quantitative work experience. Strong attention to detail with high personal standards for accuracy and quality of work. Self-motivated, proactive and curious disposition, with a natural tendency toward investigating. information that seems interesting or anomalous. Able to adapt to a fast moving environment. Excellent communication skills, communicating with all levels of seniority within the business. Excellent articulation and command of the English language. Previous experience in audit desirable Our Selection Process: We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Please do let us know if you #39;ll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form. #LI-Hybrid