Group Finance Manager

Job Title: Group Finance Manager

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: �55k - �60k DOE

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Mon-Fri - 39 hours

Join our journey as our Group Financial Manager

In a world grappling with the challenges of climate change, Sunamp embarked on a transformative mission. Our goal? To revolutionise how we generate, store, and use heat in our homes and businesses. Core to this, was the development of our innovative heat batteries, utilising advanced phase change materials.

On the outskirts of Edinbrugh, Scotland, the team proudly manufacture our best-selling Thermino range of heat batteries. These remarkable devices are designed to replace traditional hot water cylinders, offering a solution that delivers fast-flowing hot water on demand. As our reputation grew, so did our impact-over 25,000 heat batteries have found their homes across the UK and beyond, significantly cutting energy costs and reducing carbon emissions.

But it doesn't stop there. The company thrives on a culture of collaboration, where creativity and innovation are not just encouraged but celebrated. The team is constantly on the lookout for passionate individuals who identify with our culture and can help propel our mission forward for the future.

If you believe, this is you, and you're looking for an organisation with that ethical edge, then we want to hear from you. Join Sunamp and be a part of lasting change!

The opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and detail-orientated Group Financial Manager to lead our financial operations and drive our financial strategy across the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, this role is crucial for ensuring financial health and support for Sunamp during our next formative growth years.

1. The ideal candidate will be an analytical thinker with a strategic mindset, with exceptional attention to detail.
2. Their robust communication skills will allow them to convey complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
3. Drawing on their experience in managing people and team building, they will be essential in mentoring others and upholding our collaborative culture.
4. Exhibiting a sense of integrity and ethical judgement in compliance and financial regulations will be critical.
5. They will need to be positive and focused, in order to easily transition into our fast paced, active and growth driven company.

What you will need

• A minimum of 5 years experience within a similar role as group/finance manager
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent at a minimum, along with professional accreditations and qualifications with CA/ACCA
• Previous experience of working within a manufacturing, engineering and/or electrical environment would be advantageous
• Previous experience of working within fast growing startups or scaling companies is desirable

As the Group Finance Manager, it will be your responsibility to:

Operations

• Manage all day to day operations of the Finance team.
• Prepare and oversee accurate cross company financial statements, reports and forecasts for the group.
• Reconcile accounts for all jurisdictions, managing day to day tax and financial affairs for each operational country.

Reporting

• Lead the budgeting process and provide regular financial forecasts (inclusive of sales) to guide decision making.
• Monitor and optimise the financial health and stability of the organisation along with the management of agreed budgets and budget plans.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvements and cost reduction.

Compliance and risk management

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards, overseeing audits and internal controls.

People management

• Manage and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder management

• Work closely with the Executive team, [Chief Finance Officer, Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer] and stakeholders of finance to agree strategic plans and growth objectives.

• Understand and work with all relevant grant bodies to ensure grant financial claims are accurate and submitted within guidelines of the grant bodies.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career progression
• Medicash wellbeing payback scheme
• discounts on many stores through our wellbeing programmes
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Bike2Work & EV schemes
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 30 days inclusive holiday
• Day off for your birthday

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of Financial Controller, Group Finance Supervisor, Group Accounts Manager, Senior Group Accounts Supervisor, Finance Coordinator, Group Accounts Coordinator, Management Accountant, Group Finance Officer, Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Group Accountant, Finance Officer and Finance Specialist may also be considered for this role

Sunamp is an Equal Opportunities Employer.