Job Description

Overview:

Reporting to the CFO, the Finance Manager position requires a proactive individual with a strong background in financial management, planning, and analysis. The successful candidate will join a small but capable Finance team delivering end to end financial management, as well as providing insightful analysis to support key decision-making processes. This role offers a dynamic mix of routine duties and exciting ad-hoc projects, perfect for those who thrive on variety and pursuing continuous improvement in an exciting and dynamic environment.

DeGould is an exciting, multi-award-winning company, in the software and AI sector. The company develops and delivers innovative vision and damage detection systems to a range of blue-chip corporate clients. The company is embarking on an exciting growth phase expanding its customer base through the development of new as well as existing products.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Business partnering across departmental stakeholders. Working with the CFO to develop KPIs and supporting analysis to provide further insight to leadership team to support strategic decision making and drive efficiency Financial planning and analysis, including the preparation and maintenance of forecasts and budgets and progress analysis Collaborate in the production of detailed management accounts with supporting commentary and analysis Risk management, identifying and mitigating financial risk and ensuring robust controls and systems are in in place to protect the Company. Proactive in looking for ways to create and improve internal processes and controls where necessary Stakeholder management, from auditors, tax advisors and lawyers, to investors and any regulatory bodies Capital management, overseeing liquidity and working capital requirements Oversight of compliance responsibilities, from VAT and payroll to statutory accounts and R&D Ensure accuracy of data entry to the accounting system and completeness of journalled transactions Support the CFO with other ad-hoc project work

Skills & Competencies:

Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with proven experience in management reporting, FP&A, and Business Partnering. Proficiency in financial modelling, and a track record of developing actionable and insightful financial reports/information. Proven experience of preparing and presenting finalised Management Accounts. Expertise in engaging with senior stakeholders, blending commercial acumen with operational insights to influence key decisions. Experience with contract and cost analysis for major projects is highly desirable. Professionalism and strong work ethic. IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office and financial systems. A clear and concise communicator with strong analytical skills

Behaviours:

As an employee of DeGould Ltd, you are required to meet a number of common standards of behaviour, accountabilities and outcomes. In addition, and in relation to this role it is expected that the successful candidate will exhibit these behaviours:

Leadership - leads by example through their own behaviour. Creative - open to new ideas and unafraid to try new approaches. Analytical - capable of working through detail and uses data in decision making. Flexibility - thriving in a fast paced, changing and opportunity rich environment. Collaborative - enthusiastically works with colleagues and customers alike.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Exeter EX2 5GL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Management reporting: 1 year (required) Financial modeling: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person