Financial Manager (CIMA)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cost accounting projects.
• Manage office operations.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff and clients, as well as negotiate with suppliers and banks.
• Develop and implement financial strategies, plans, and policies that align with company goals and industry best practices.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, forecasts, and cost analyses.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to optimize financial performance and resource allocation.
• Conduct financial analyses and risk assessments to identify cost reduction opportunities, revenue enhancement, and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor and evaluate financial performance metrics and KPIs to track progress towards goals.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management, department heads, and stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external parties, including financial institutions, auditors, regulatory bodies, and government agencies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Lead and develop a finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Manage and improve costing system for primary produce and finished goods, ensuring accurate cost allocation and pricing strategies for profitability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize costing practices and data collection procedures.
• Conduct regular audits of the costing system to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and industry standards.
• Train stakeholders on the effective use of the costing system, including data input and analysis.
• Continuously refine costing methodologies in response to changing business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Promote best practices in costing and cost management across the organisation to enhance efficiency and accountability.
• Work closely with senior management to leverage costing insights for strategic decisions, pricing optimization, and margin improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements in costing and incorporate relevant innovations into company practices.
• Oversee all accounting functions up to the financial statement level in Xero, including payroll processing and compliance with regulatory submissions like VAT Returns.

Qualifications and Experience:

• CIMA qualified with 2- 6years of cost accounting experience in agriculture, manufacturing, wine production, food processing, or related fields.
• In-depth knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations relevant to agriculture and manufacturing/food processing sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data for decision-making and strategic planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels and leading a team.
• Proficient in financial software, including ERP systems, Excel, and financial modelling techniques.
• Strategic thinker with proven problem-solving abilities and a track record of enhancing financial performance and business growth.
• High integrity, ethics, and professionalism, committed to upholding the company's values.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career development and advancement within a dynamic and growing organisation.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity, creativity, and teamwork.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*