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About Us 

Refract Technologies is a pioneering technology company based in Singapore, specializing in the development of cutting-edge immersive solutions. Our focus lies in blending advanced augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) technologies to revolutionize the way people interact with digital environments. We are driven by innovation and committed to creating transformative experiences across industries, from gaming to enterprise applications. At Refract, we foster a collaborative and dynamic environment where creativity, technology, and ambition converge to shape the future of digital interactions. 

The Role 

As a Finance Manager at Refract Technologies, you’ll be overseeing the accounting and financial operations across multiple subsidiaries and ensuring the group’s financial stability. Working closely with the management team, you will develop and implement financial strategies, as well as provide financial insights and analysis for them to make informed business decisions. You will also be responsible for managing the financial team and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.  

If you are committed to understanding and guiding internal financial decisions involving tax minimisation, risk management, budgeting, asset purchase and sales, we want to speak with you. 

Responsibilities 

• Monitor the day-to-day and month-end financial and accounting operations within the group. 

• Drive value within the business through margin enhancement, lowering costs and driving operational efficiencies. 

• Prepare consolidated quarterly management report.

• Execute accurate reporting such as monthly and quarterly management reporting, to analyse options and make financial recommendations. 

• Participate in strategic data analysis, research, and modeling for senior company leadership. 

• Support project analysis, validation of plans, and ad-hoc requests. 

• Manage the company's financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems. 

• Oversee and drive Cash Flow Forecasts.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory financial requirements and accounting policies by constantly keeping up to date with existing and new legislation. 

• Strengthening current internal control and process improvement.

• Manage a team of finance executives to manage all accounting procedures for account results. 

• Manage smooth Corporate Tax Filing.

• Oversee GST Review (Quarterly).

Traits We’re Looking For 

• Ability to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information.

• Commercial and business acumen.

• An excellent written and verbal communicator, who can clearly articulate ideas and information to stakeholders both at a highly technical and layman level. 

• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships with various stakeholders. 

• Ability to work and effectively communicate with senior-level business partners. 

• Excellent business judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills. 

• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data. 

• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet task deadlines. 

Skills and Experience Required 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting;  

• 5-8 years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis 

• Knowledge of consolidated financial reporting 

• Experience using accounting software such as SAP or XERO 

• Knowledge on inventory accounting 

Bonus 

• Experience working in a gaming or technology industry 

• CPA certification 

• eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) Preparations and Filing 

• Corp Sec Experience 

Your new company

Based in Bellshill, our client is recruiting a Finance Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. The hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (and there can be some flexibility on the start and finish times). The organisation can be accessed by local public transport and there is also on-site parking.

Your new role

Reporting to the Manager and working as part of a team of 3, the Finance Administrator will undertake payroll responsibilities initially. Payroll experience is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided in areas in which you are less experienced. Your duties will include; processing payroll across multiple weekly payrolls of varying sizes, collating hours from timesheets, processing starters and leavers, handling payroll queries and processing SMP, SSP and sickness etc and general associated payroll administration. The role will then evolve to wider finance administration duties such as; posting payments, processing purchase & sales invoices, reconciliations, raising internal company invoices, matching and processing credit card transactions and general associated finance administration. The IT system used is Sage.

What you'll need to succeed

Full training will be provided on areas in which you are less experienced therefore a positive attitude to learning is essential. The organisation is seeking a hardworking and reliable Administrator to join their stable team.
You will have a team player attitude and will also be able to work well independently. You will have professional and personable communication skills as you will liaise with management, site staff and colleagues on a daily basis via telephone, email and face to face. Building relationships with your colleagues is key. Progression opportunities are available for candidates who wish to further develop. Sage experience would be an advantage.

What you'll get in return

This is an exciting opportunity for an Administrator with finance support skills to join an expanding organisation and develop their skillset in an evolving commercial support role.What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Role Description

Job Title: Finance Support Manager - Hospitality

Reporting to: Head of Finance – North & Scotland

Location: North & Scotland

Essential: Working in the hospitality or retail industry

Salary: £36-38k + Car / Car allowance

Benefits:

• 33 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary career leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Background

BaxterStorey is the UK’s largest independent food services provider to Business and Industry, with a turnover of nearly £400m across the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe employing 7,000 staff. The Company is passionate about providing high quality, freshly prepared food sourced locally to each of its clients and is at the leading edge of innovation in the food services industry.

Our North and Scotland region has grown rapidly over the last few years with ambitions for further growth this year and in the years to come. We operate more than 90 locations in Scotland and a further 120 in the North of England across various business sectors. This role will report to the Head of Finance and support our North and Scotland Operations teams to manage all financial aspects and improve business performance.

• Proactively partner with the Operations Team to explore ways to improve financial performance by providing insightful reporting, support and recommendations.
• Work with the Head of Finance to promote and build a strong financial control environment across all locations, ensuring location teams are complying with appropriate Company policies and implementing corrective measures where necessary.
• Support the monthly completion of trading accounts with operations managers.
• Produce period end variance analysis, review trading accounts and support period end review process with commentary and insightful reporting.
• Support Operations Team to produce accurate client and company forecasts and budgets.
• Carry out financial audits on site and advise on financial process best practise.
• Follow up on sites that fail financial health check audits with a visit and suitable support and advice.
• Provide financial training and support.

• Must be working in the hospitality industry in a similar position
• Studying or part qualified CIMA or equivalent
• Experience of working in a multi-location business
• Experience in financial training
• Commercial or retail finance experience
• A lively, outgoing personality with proven ability to build rapport with non-financial managers.
• A motivated, proactive and organised individual with a flexible approach to working hours.
• Commercial acumen
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Excel skills
• A passion for delivering continuous improvement.

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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• Supervises and participates in examinations of insured deposit institutions, including examinations that are large, complex, and/or exhibit problem characteristics.
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• Implements the FDIC's Career Development Plans and Performance Management Program for assigned employees, including: (a) determining employee training/developmental needs, (b) assisting employees in preparing individual development plans, (c) monitoring employee progress in meeting developmental goals, (d) evaluating employee performance and related behaviors, seeks to secure correction of deficiencies noted, and (e) providing employees with ongoing feedback on their performance. The Supervisory Examiner's span of control should be no less than six direct reports.
• Ensures that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), employee development, employee performance, and other personnel plans, processes, and programs are executed equitably consistent with Corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the Division; organizes, coordinates, and manages the work of diverse teams of employees by assigning work, developing employee skills, assessing/monitoring employee performance, and promoting inclusion.