Commercial Finance Manager

Location
Stanley, Falkland Islands
Salary
Competitive Salary (circa £50k) + Benefits + Relocation
Posted
27 Jun 2019
Closes
26 Jul 2019
Ref
MPGW14027042
Category
Accountancy
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Commercial Finance Manager

Stanley, Falkland Islands

Competitive Salary (circa £50k) + Benefits + Reloc
  • Unique international opportunity, commercial accounting role in small team
  • Favourable tax regime, island jurisdiction, enviable work/life balance
About Our Client

The Falkland Islands Company are the largest private sector employer on the Islands, and are well established with 168 years of proven expertise. The firm has a breadth of services, including (but not limited to) retail, insurance, housebuilding and tourist services.

Job Description

The Commercial Finance Manager will have a broad range of responsibilities and is a new and evolving role within this Falkland Islands based company. Understanding that stakeholder management is key, the Management Accountant will possess exceptional interpersonal skills. Reporting into the company's Finance Director, the Commercial Finance Manager will be tasked with -
  • Develop Stock and Construction WIP reporting
  • Providing accurate, timely and concise analytics in stock and construction
  • Supporting other areas of the business as and when required
  • Working closely with the Chief Management Accountant, Retail and Construction Directors and other senior managers of the business on ad hoc projects
  • Providing Divisional Sales and Margin analysis, dashboard reporting and KPI reporting
  • Provide analysis for the construction department monitoring sales, profitability and maintenance and overheads cost
  • Liaise with external auditors to produce annual information
  • Management and development responsibilities within a small team
The Successful Applicant

A sense of adventure is an absolute must for this role. Based in the Falkland Islands, the successful Commercial Finance Manager will be a motivated individual working in the heart of the business with stakeholders from non-finance personnel to directors.

The location affords both a one of a kind opportunity and an enviable work/life balance. The Falklands have a pristine environment and a growing economy lead by tourism development and the discovery of oil. More information on housing and relocation is available through our specialist Offshore team.

Expertise in a small to medium sized environment will be essential to success. The Commercial Finance Manager will possess:
  • Full Accountancy Qualification, or Relevant work experience (QBE)
  • Proven operational track record in a commercial organization
  • Solid understanding of accounting software, preferably SAGE Line 1000 and Microsoft Excel
  • Savvy stakeholder management - managing relationships and expectations
  • Pragmatic and proactive team player
What's on Offer

Competitive Salary (circa £50k) + Benefits + Relocation

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Position Type: Permanent

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