Financial Services Manager in Buckingham

Location: BuckinghamshireSalary: £66,545 per annumDuration: PermanentGreenacre are pleased to be supporting a social housing organisation, based in Buckinghamshire, with their recruitment of a Financial Services Manager.The ideal candidate will have a vast experience in leading a finance team and working closely with a financial reporting manager on the preparation of annual statutory accounts, returns to the regulator, funders and other statutory bodies.What will you do in the role? * Responsible for the day-to-day management of the financial services team, consisting of a team of 8 people. * Ensure the groups cash flow management, creditor payments, rent accounting, general ledger and financial systems are all accurate. * Oversee the development and maintenance of financial controls that are in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. * Develop performance policies and procedures to facilitate value for money and high standards of customer care within the financial services. * Work closely with the financial reporting manager on the preparation of annual accounts and returns to the regulator, funders and other statutory bodies. * Interact with the treasury management team to oversee daily and medium term cash flows so there are sufficient funds to meet the obligations as they fall due. * Ensure payroll arrangements have adequate controls and operate effectively. Also, overseeing the preparation and submission of the tax compliance returns when they are due. * Facilitate that accurate fixed asset registers and assets/liabilities registers are reflected accurately in the financial statements. * Develop housing management and accountancy systems and relevant interfaces to get the maximum effectiveness in support of the financial operations of the trust.Who would excel in this role? * A candidate who has managed a large financial team and has a proven track record of identifying and implementing business system process improvements. * Someone who is a qualified accountant and has strong experience in tax compliance returns, reports and budgeting. * A candidate with a proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with the wider finance team and others across the organisation. * A candidate with a practical understanding of internal control and experience of dealing with internal and external auditors. * Someone with experience of complex accounting /financial systems and the ability to produce concise information and analysis to support decisions made by management. * A resilient and robust problem solver with good interpersonal skills who is able to communicate effectively with people at all levels both internally and externally. * High degree of initiative and innovative thinking who is able to think analytically and be an effective decision maker.To discuss this role in more depth, please call Kelly Power on (phone number removed).This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Ltd who are operating as a recruitment agency and business