Finance Manager
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The Job Summary:
Wrightbus is a fast‑paced organisation that has seen significant growth in recent years. As part of this continued expansion, we are recruiting a Finance Manager for our NewPower facility in Bicester. The role will oversee the finance teams for both the NewPower and Re‑Furb business units, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and full compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Key Tasks:
Management Accounts
- Lead and contribute to the preparation of the monthly management accounts for NewPower and the consolidated refurbishment business.
- Ensure the integrity, accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions.
- Contribute to the production of the monthly group financial reporting pack, providing concise commentary where appropriate.
- Analyse, challenge and interpret the month end results to provide detailed insight into variances and report on key drivers of change.
Budgeting and Forecasting
- Develop and maintain financial forecasting models to assist senior management with operational control and strategic decision making.
Operations, Reporting and Cost Control
- Produce the weekly supplier payment lists, ensuring continuity of operations.
- Build and maintain relationships with other departments to support best practices, drive growth and strengthen controls.
- Develop and produce regular KPI reports as required by the business.
- Identify cost drivers and opportunities for improvements to practices.
- Monitor direct costs and overheads, highlighting potential risks to achieving budget/forecast.
- Apply cross-team working to track efficiency improvements and cost-down exercises.
- Monitor and track inventory valuations to maximise working capital and limit waste.
Team Management
- Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as customer invoicing, and any other transactions.
- Provide coaching, support and guidance to team members.
- Assist with setting goals and objectives.
- Implement training and development plans for team members as appropriate.
Other
- Regularly review the robustness of processes for compliance with both financial standards and company policies.
- Implement and maintain highest quality financial controls and procedures.
- Stay up to date with changes in financial rules and regulations as well as technological advances and accounting software.
- Coordinate with auditors and other external stakeholders where required as part of the year-end audit process.
The Requirements:
- Chartered Accountant ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent.
- At least 3 years PQE.
- Experience of having influenced senior leadership as a finance business partner essential.
- Experience of providing financial leadership in a Manufacturing and/or Parts and Service environment.
The Benefits:
4% discretionary bonus
Life Insurance
Medicash scheme
Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney’s.
Canteen
Career progression
Professional development