Finance and Operations Manager
LM Technologies, Canary Wharf London, UK
LM Technologies empowers organisations across the globe through creative and high-quality wireless solutions.
Established in 2004, we use world-leading technologies and standards to design, develop and manufacture hardware, firmware and software applications that drive innovation across a wide range of industries. Our modules and adaptors can be found in products as diverse as life-saving medical equipment, retail point-of-sale, agricultural machinery, aircraft, automobiles, 3D printers, coffee makers and much more.
The role is suitable for an individual who is looking to take ownership of various aspects within the company whilst supporting its growth phase.
The Finance and Operations Manager is required to always maintain strict confidentiality and sustain a high level of professionalism among staff and third parties.
Flexibility is a must for this role, as the company operates in various countries around the world and team members may be required to work outside of office hours on occasion. Domestic and International travel may also be required.
Core responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Operations
- Produce the company’s monthly management accounts and maintain the integrity of the information held within the accounting system
- Carry out monthly stock reconciliations and quarterly stock counts
- Calculate and process quarterly VAT returns
- Provide analytical information to CEO in preparation for internal and external meetings
- Carry out daily bank reconciliations
- Manage bank payments
Budgeting and Forecasting
- Work alongside the CEO and departments to prepare the annual budget
- Update the rolling P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow forecasts
- Update the company’s financial model
- Review and implement cost saving and profit/productivity optimisation strategies
Operations
- Spearhead the implementations of new Project Management and Customer Service systems
- Project manage and oversee ongoing business endeavours
- Write minutes of daily sales stand-ups and other meetings when required
- Review and manage the company’s monthly subscriptions
- Oversee the logistics process
- Liaise with clients, colleagues, suppliers and other third parties
- Manage the company’s Insurance policies
- Process, prepare and disseminate corporate documents
- Carry out routine HR duties
- Oversee the management of the office (note that every team member shares responsibility for the management of the office)
- Closely shadow the CEO in various non-financial aspects of her role
Key Competencies
To be successful in applying, you should be able to demonstrate:
- Sound understanding of double-entry accounting
- Newly or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent experience (note that experience overrides qualifications)
- Intermediate-Advanced excel skills necessary to update or build financial models
- Flawless communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent telephone manner
- The ability to manage competing tasks and prioritise an ever-changing workload
- The ability to work under pressure whilst reaching deadlines and maintaining accuracy
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- The ability to work autonomously, flexible and adaptable
- Strong business and commercial acumen
- The ability to build relationships at all levels across the business and with third parties
- Must be prepared to work outside of normal office hours and weekends on occasions
What’s in it for you?
We are a close knit and welcoming team at an exciting point in our growth. We’re now looking for the right person to take the next steps with us.
- Competitive base + bonus
- 23 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + 2 days family care
- Ongoing support and personal development
- Canary Wharf office location with in-house gym
Interested in joining us?
Please email your CV and an outline of why you are right for this role to careers@lm-technologies.com