Finance Operations Team Leader

Finance Operations Team Leader #TEAMBULK ARE HIRING A FINANCE OPERATIONS TEAM LEADER Bulk ™ is on an incredible journey, with a mission to move the business from a manufacturing-led retailer to a destination brand for active nutrition. We are shaking up the sports nutrition industry through disruptive marketing campaigns that help people think differently about our brand – and we want you to be a part of it! We want passionate risk-takers . We want people that like to challenge our thinking . We want people that live and breathe digital and have an affinity to the world of nutrition, health, fitness, and sports. IN A NUTSHELL Reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, the Finance Operations Team Leader will be responsible for 4 direct reports, overseeing the day to day management of the purchase and sales ledgers, banking and cash management and development of direct reports. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? Ownership of maintaining finance operations standard processes and identifying areas of inefficiency and reporting back to the Finance Operations Manager. Day to day management of the sales and purchase ledgers, including monthly ledger reviews to identify any balances that need investigating or actions taken. KPI reporting and management including reviewing the GRNI and Amazon tasks on a weekly basis, escalating any performance and resource risks to the Finance Operations Manager. Produce monthly functional reporting to provide insight into operational performance and areas of control risk. Overseeing the Accounts Assistants day to day, monitoring accuracy of postings and ensuring all AP & AR tasks are completed in line with month end deadlines. Management of treasury tasks and processes. Ownership of weekly cash forecast including presentation at the weekly cash flow meetings to Accounting, Control and Treasury Director. Reviewing weekly payment runs and supporting with creating where needed. Control and management of bank reconciliations required to be completed by the AR department, ensuring completion and any required actions taken. Support with raising payments on HSBC for ad hoc payments as required. Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. Manage direct reports’ performance appraisals, absence management and supporting to achieve their OKRs. Final stage testing of any new systems and processes for operational sign off. Communicating with both internal and external stakeholders, following up any queries in a timely manner. Supporting AP & AR Accounts Assistants with their duties, providing training where needed. Completing ad hoc duties as requested by the company. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Ambitious and driven individual. Ability to work to deadlines with a can-do attitude. Comfortable working within a team. Exceptionally organised with an eye for detail. Ability to work independently. Enjoy working to targets and deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy in the work produced. Knowledge of Excel and accounting systems. At least 3 years accounts experience desirable. A good verbal and written communicator. WHAT ARE THE GAINS? Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance 🏦 including a subsidised Gym Membership 🏋️ A day off to celebrate your Birthday 🎂 PerkBox Subscription 👍 60% discount on all Bulk ™ products 💰 Flexi Start 🕙 Additional Annual Leave (optional) 🌴 Teammate Pension Scheme 💰 Life Assurance 💟 Medicash 👩‍⚕️ A day off for Volunteering (optional) 🤗 Cycle to Work Scheme 🚲 Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave 🐣 Bulk ™ Pantry 🍴 Happy Hour Drinks Fridge (Thursdays & Fridays) 🎉 Summer Working Hours 🌞 LOCATION : Colchester, UK HYBRID : 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home OUR COMMITMENT 🌈 Bulk ™ is a place where employees have a voice fundamental to our success as a business. Building a diverse and inclusive team enables us to reach and connect with our global customers, from developing delicious recipes to how our brand is built and perceived. Regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, neurodiversity or any protected characteristic, if you are a passionate risk-taker and eager to make a difference in sports nutrition, we want to hear from you. We know that a CV doesn’t begin to scratch the surface, and that the things that make you who you are could be a real game-changer for us. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. PRIVACY 🔐 Bulk ™ takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application for this role. When you apply, we shall process your details for this vacancy only and we will not pass your details onto a third party. We may contact you by email, text or telephone about the progress of your application. This processing is conducted lawfully on the basis of legitimate interests. Department Finance Locations Colchester Remote status Hybrid Colchester Perks & Benefits PerkBox Subscription 👍 All our teammates have a PerkBox subscription which includes free cinema tickets, free coffee's on the go and amazing discounts! 60% discount 💰 Our teammates love our products - so we give 60% discount! Additional Annual Leave ⛱ Rest & Recovery is important! Purchase up to 3 additional annual leave days. Pension 💰 We offer a workplace pension to all our teammates. Cycle to Work Scheme 🚲 The commute to work is just a cardio workout, right? Happy Hour 🎉 Grab a drink and enjoy our Happy Hour every Thursday and Friday afternoon. Bulk Pantry 🍴 We know all of our teammates love our products and so we give them to you. All we ask is just for a small charity donation in return. 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