Job Introduction
Hybrid – Nottingham 1 day per week
Part time – 3-4 days per week
Buttercups Training are part of BPP Group and we are an innovative, market leading pharmaceuticals company going through an impressive phase of growth and diversification.
We are seeking a highly skilled finance manager who would be responsible for all reporting within Buttercups, both external statutory and internal management reporting to the BPP Education Group.
Why work for Buttercups and BPP?
At Buttercups, we value integrity, innovation, and excellence. As part of the our organisation, you'll adhere to the highest standards, embrace forward-thinking strategies, and contribute to our legacy of leading the way in pharmacy training and education.
As a Financial Controller, you will be joining us at a time of rapid growth and will be at the forefront of driving digital IT Transformation and other diverse projects within the education pharmacy sphere.
What you’ll be doing
The role will report into the Head of Commercial Operations at Buttercups on a day-to-day basis, however, will be required to work with the BPP Group Finance team. On top of the below responsibilities there will also be the requirement to undertake ad hoc project work This role is ideal for someone who has a broad experience and can support senior leadership team and finance team.
Statutory reporting
- Liaise with BPP Education Group to ensure all external reporting requirements are fulfilled.
- Preparation of UK subsidiary accounts (under UK GAAP).
- Planning and implementing the internal statutory reporting timetable to ensure that the Group’s UK external reporting timetable can be met.
- Manage the audit process.
- Maintain Group legal entity structure.
Management reporting
- Assist in determining the most appropriate scope and format for all management reporting to BPP.
- Lead and support the preparation of the annual budgeting process and provide quarterly forecasts.
- Identify and report financial trends and variances.
- Regular reporting to group which supports the management to identify future growth opportunities.
- Prepare and post finance journals.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and scenario planning as required.
- Assist in the development and implantation of the company’s strategic plans.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations provided by the management accountants in preparation for
- monthly review.
- Ownership of fixed assets registers and reporting.
Cash flow reporting.
- Management of cash flow forecasts and reporting of actual performance.
Internal Financial Control
- Assist in determining appropriate Group accounting policies and ensure that these are applied
- consistently.
- Support the development of internal controls and processes.
- Prepare papers for Audit Committee meetings and support with reporting at Board and governance
- meetings.
What experience you’ll need
To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:
- Senior level accounting experience.
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience of dealing with complex accounting issues.
- Proven track record in a Finance Manager or similar role.
- Exceptional consolidation skills and ability to apply accounting standards.
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Effective communication and relationship building skills across the Group.
- The ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines, with changing priorities.
- Being a proactive problem solver.
- Experience of managing a team
- This role will require the successful incumbent to undergo a credit check.
How will this process work?
The interview process for this position will consist of the following stages:
- Given the nature of the role you will need to undergo a credit background check prior to interview.
- Competency style interview with two team members & interview task – 60 minutes
- Further interview with senior leadership if needed – 30 minutes
BPP are a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!
