Job Description

Finance Manager: Onsite in Blackburn

Salary: up to 65k DOE

Monday-Friday 37.5 hours/week

General All-Purpose Plastics (GAP) Limited is a leading privately owned company that delivers market leading, high-quality products and services through our extensive network of more than 100 distribution depots across the UK. With over 1,000 employees, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and excellence as we continue to grow.

Established in Lancashire in 1993, GAP has flourished year after year, becoming a trusted trade supplier of low-maintenance PVC-U & Aluminium building products to both residential and commercial markets across the country.

Our growth and success are due to our valued trade customers and our dedicated team here at GAP, whose commitment and expertise are the cornerstone of our operations.

Role Overview

We are seeking aa Finance Manager as part of our exciting growth plans. We are looking to recruit a committed, hardworking experienced Finance manager to review the management accounts, ensure our high standards and controls are withheld, improve process and assist in business partnering across the group departments. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in multi-site retail (100 Branches), manufacturing (5 sites), web sales (3 websites), logistics (2 sites).

The ideal candidate will be CIMA/ACCA qualified, have proven experience in a FM role within a manufacturing and retail operation. You will have a strong background in managing a finance function for businesses with a turnover of at least 75 million across various sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Finance team - team of 10. Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Purchase ledger team - team of 7. Review monthly management accounts for business units within GAP. Reconciliation, analysis and interpretation of large data sets including sales, COS, margin, stock, debtors and creditors. Collaboration with IT on various projects including ERP implementation, process improvements. Review of high volumes of stock transition including finding and understanding reconciliation issues across departments and companies. Business partnering with departments to "explain the numbers", drive and monitor financial change, financial improvements and efficiencies with the department head. Margin analysis. Review of the P&L with supporting commentary. Review of full balance sheet reconciliations at month end. Upon review of balance sheet items, make any required provisions - for example Debtors ledger, Stock. Mentoring and developing Finance team. Assist and support the FC. Communicate with external auditors and tax bodies. Monitor and supervise CID facility including reconciliations and audits.

Requirements:

CIMA/ACCA or QBE Qualified. Experience of managing a team. Experience in Preparation of management accounts. Preferably for a large business (turnover of 75mill+) to high standard and in a demanding, pressured, deadline orientate environment. Confident, a self-starter, with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment and encourage/develop others. Demonstrates an engaging, can-do, highly visible leadership demeaner. A good portion of this role will involve being a problem solver to the team. Communication skills to take an active role in the finance team. Good judgement, showing logical decision making and critical thinking skills. Proven ability to partner with internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders in a manner that results in mutually positive outcomes and credibility. Influences with impact.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience producing accounts for a 75mill+ business. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex formulas. Experience of working in demanding and result orientate environment Proficiency in handling and analysing large data sets with strong skills in reconciling high transaction volumes. Must be self-motivated and have a drive to succeed and do well is essential in this role Experience of business partnering with departmental heads is essential Experience of analysing and interpretating big tata, experience of high volumes of transactions is essential

Benefits:

Excellent remuneration package commensurate with experience. Enjoy 33 days of holiday entitlement, including bank holidays, with no Christmas or New Year shifts as we close during the holiday season. Casual dress. Life assurance.
Our people are our most important asset and we would love to hear from you if you embody our values of People, Customer Service, Quality and Innovation.

What Our People Say:

"I am really loving my time here at GAP! The business has grown over the past few years and I am looking forward to see where we will be in the next few years. I enjoy everything about my job, the work culture is amazing and there is always somebody there if you ever need anything. I would recommend GAP to anybody in a heartbeat."

"Since starting at GAP the business has continuously grown which meant the staff have progressed and grown with the company. The owners are great and kept it a family run place to work - no one is just a number."

"GAP is a fun and inspiring place to work. The business has grown fast over the years so there is a real buzz around the place. Personally, I think if you work hard you will be rewarded, they have always supported me through hard times, it's like a family not just a work place!"

We are an equal-opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion are essential to us and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent. Our policies ensure that every job applicant and employee is treated fairly and with equal opportunity to succeed.

To Apply:

We would love to hear from you if you are a motivated individual seeking a challenging role in a dynamic environment. Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role to geoff.atherton@gap.uk.com.

Join us at GAP Limited and become a crucial part of a team that drives success and innovation!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Blackburn BB1 2QP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Finance Management: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person