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Finance & Operations Manager

Employer
Greenburn
Location
Dumfries
Salary
Based on experience. Extremely competitive.
Closing date
4 Jul 2023

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We are looking for a Finance & Operations Manager to work with a large and growing Farming Business in South West Scotland.

 

The Role

The role will involve a variety of responsibilities.  Due to the nature of any farm business there will be variety in the tasks required week-to-week, however we have collated a non-extensive list of the standard responsibilities aligned with the role:

 

Finance Responsibilities

  • Opening accounts for new suppliers. Processing invoices for suppliers. Management of the supplier relationship.
  • Setting up new business with HMRC / bank / suppliers etc.
  • Preparing monthly reports for the business.
  • Completing VAT returns.
  • Supporting with stocktakes.
  • Completing monthly bank reconciliation.
  • Cost management and examination to support the management.  Monitoring and managing business cash flow.  Monitoring and managing rolling budgets as agreed with the management.
  • Supporting with payroll requirements (these are outsourced).

 

Operational Responsibilities

  • Maintaining contract relationships.  Ensure all relationships are expertly managed and recorded.
  • Support with operational day-to-day queries and questions.
  • Supporting with facilities management, in regard to discussing and monitoring utility prices.
  • Liaising with Business Owners and Suppliers – establishing and maintaining positive client relationships.

 

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Work alongside the current office team to ensure that the office functions are maintained to an appropriate standard.
  • Ensuring correct stock levels maintained within the office.
  • Supporting with all queries – redirecting these where appropriate.
  • Supporting with basic HR functions.
  • Improving administrative functions where deemed suitable in discussion with the management.

 

The Person

We are looking for a pro-active individual who feels comfortable to take the reins and step into this role, which is pivotal for our business.

  • Experience in book-keeping / finance management / accounting. 
  • Experience in payroll and pension.
  • Excellent IT and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Experience in reporting functions and ability to present and discuss these findings/outcomes.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Self-Started with ability to work alone when required
  • Proactive problem-solving.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task with a high attention to detail.
  • Experience working in Scottish agricultural would be desirable.

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