Divisional Finance Manager

Divisional Finance Manager At Jonas we have long realised that our greatest asset is our employee base. As such we strive to provide our team with a fantastic working environment and an enriching career, which we know will translate into world class service to our valued clients. This allows Jonas Software to maintain and extend our lead as the premier software and services provider in each of our markets. If being part of a growing organization that moves at a fast pace and constantly strives to get better each and every day is what you are looking for, then we want to hear from you. Everyone has heard the sports analogy "to be the best, you have to beat the best"; well at Jonas Software we have tweaked that slightly to fit vertical market software. We believe to be the best you have to hire and retain the best Reporting to the Finance Director, primary responsibility will be ownership of the Management Accounting and Financial Reporting for a number of SME brands within the Jonas UK Group, including preparing, analysing and communicating the monthly results, working capital management, preparing and supporting the Group’s Quarterly Strategic Review forecasting process and reporting requirements to the Canadian parent company. In addition, the successful candidate will have managerial responsibilities of a small team of Management Accountants and transactional staff. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: A hands-on role requiring preparation of the monthly management accounts, including revenue recognition, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations. Supervise and support the finance team to produce timely and reliable management information reports on a monthly basis to tight deadlines. Identify and investigate variances against benchmarks, provide analysis of differences, and explore potential problems with non-financial department heads. Take the lead on various projects, including new acquisition integrations which will involve liaising with personnel from non-financial backgrounds. Assist in the preparation of periodic financial statements and supporting schedules, together with variance analyses, tax computations and cash flow forecasts. Support and challenge the business heads with the Group’s Quarterly Strategic Review process. Research and analyse topics related to finance, systems and/or valuations not previously encountered. Interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial managers, advise on the business impact and make appropriate recommendations. Act as a Business Partner within all aspects of the role. Contribute to the success of the overall corporate strategy. Lead, develop and grow any direct reports through mentoring and coaching techniques. Providing constant review and constructive feedback to all aspects of their work. Capture data and analyse to provide support to business decision making. Contribute to the success of the overall corporate strategy. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified. Will consider practice first time mover to industry. Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills. Familiarity with accounting systems, ideally Great Plains and BPC. People management, leadership and mentoring skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Project management skills. Advanced Excel skills including lookups, sumif formulas, pivot tables and data interrogation. Knowledge of IFRS and USGAAP, particularly in relation to revenue recognition is preferable. Experience in software or high-tech industry is an asset. Personal characteristics: Hands on, getting involved in the detail as well as able to view high level A team player, coupled with effective communication and strong problem solving skills. Strong analytical skills, with a good command of detail. People oriented with excellent client facing skills. Ability to self-motivate and work toward deadlines with limited supervision The ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure to produce accurate and complete results. Confident in their ability to interact with a range of stakeholders from varied backgrounds and most senior levels including the MD’s of the brands.