US Finance Manager

We are looking for a US Finance Manager to join the US Finance Team. To provide a robust financial control, reporting and budgeting function for US operations with revenue of c$130 million. The role reports into the US Head of Financial Control and will have 2 direct reports. The team will be based in the UK Head Office in Leeds alongside the UK and Group functions. This is a hybrid role, working in our Leeds office 2-3 days a week. The Role Preparation of US month end management accounts, accruals and prepayments, and reporting on financial performance. Reviewing and reconciling financial and operational data and providing support to business stakeholders. Key Finance Lead for significant capital investment program being deployed in the US gym estate, including facilities, fixed assets and capitalised salaries reporting and forecasting. Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of management accounts, month end schedules, accruals and prepayments.
• Reconciliation and reporting of key income statement lines across revenue, operating expenses and head office costs.
• Reporting of capital expenditure and maintenance of the FAR
• Monthly review of results and commentary on variances.
• Preparation of budgets and periodic reforecasts alongside the US Commercial Finance function.
• Partnering with budget holders to assist them in managing costs
• Liaison with the wider business as needed to support their understanding of financial results.
• Assist with year-end audit and US Tax compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of cash flow information.
• Involvement in other ad hoc areas as requested.
• Other reasonable duties or attendance at meetings as required.
Key focus area - Reporting & Forecasting: Alongside traditional month end accounting and forecasting, this role will also own reporting and forecasting for:
• Facilities / R&M
  
  Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with 2+ years PQE and proven experience delivering monthly accounting.
• Passionate about PureGym and understands how accounting function can best serve wider business needs.
• A high achiever who is looking to be part of an energetic, fast growing business.
• Adaptive to significant changes within the business and the use of AI
• Someone who is happy to be hands on and work on their own initiative but also be able to work together as a team, motivating and leading a team to meet key deadlines such as the month end accounts.
• Can build strong working relationships and networks to enable success - across and outside of the business.
• Challenges status quo, always seeking ways to improve processes to increase efficiency and add value.
• Strong attention to detail, and proven ability to work to deadlines through effective time management.
• Experienced line manager, including setting objectives, delivering appraisals, and managing performance
• Excellent excel skills.
• Experience of working with Medius, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and IBM Planning & Anaytics would be an advantage, but not essential.
  
  The PureGym Group is a global gym business with a community of more than 700 gyms and over 2 million members. At PureGym, everything we do comes back to one simple idea: helping you feel good., PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is 'Everybody Welcome' and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. From a hiring standpoint, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our PureGym colleagues reflect the diversity of the nation as well as our millions of gym members we serve.
  
  We're proud of our people and have a strong focus on internal progression. Championing diversity, we are committed to providing an excellent employee experience and workplace culture. As such, we are a Disability Confident Committed employer, and offer interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria for a role, and opt-in to the scheme on their application form.
Our gyms are friendly, supportive, and judgement-free spaces where everybody can come in, work out and leave Feeling PureGym Good. We are proud to be certified by Top Employers Institute. See our careers page for full benefits. We offer
• Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1
• Hybrid working
• A truly flexible working culture
• Personal private healthcare, including digital GP
• Life insurance x4
• Company pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave, plus 1 personal day
• Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
• Great learning & development resources
• Enhanced maternity pay, paternity and adoption leave, Please note: Qualifications and Skills represent the essential criteria for the role, which need to be met to be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. Volume of eligible applications may impact everyone being able to be offered an interview.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged.