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If you're passionate about delivering great results, enjoy working collaboratively and are looking for a company that genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you.\nWhat We’re Looking for\nAn experienced Finance Manager with a proven track record in financial reporting, management accounting, and leading transactional finance operations. You will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain strong financial controls, deliver meaningful financial analysis, and drive continuous improvements to support the organisation's financial performance and strategic goals.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nProduction of Management Accounts for Pineapple Group companies (UK/USA/FR/DE)\nMonthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.\nRoutine analysis of nominal entries and control accounts. \nAssist in the preparation of Statutory accounts.\nEnsure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.\nIdentifying risks and make appropriate recommendations or decisions on the accurate reporting.\nLead and mentor finance staff.\nSupport the management team in analysing, understanding and interpreting the operational and financial performance of the business.\nMaintain the fixed asset register and oversee capital expenditure reporting.\nAssist in improving financial processes and supporting systems implementation.\nLook at additional projects for the GFC / CFO.\nWhat success looks like\nDelivering accurate financial information, maintaining effective financial controls, and partnering with the business to enable informed decision-making and sustainable growth.\nRequirements\nIdeally, you’ll have:\nACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with post qualification experience.\nHighly numerate, meticulous attention to detail and work accuracy.\nComfortable in a role that requires being hands on when required.\nStrong leadership and people management skills.\nEvident commitment to be an inspiring role model who encourages collaboration and constantly striving for business improvement. \nConfident in conducting appraisals and performance management, including disciplinaries and grievance meetings.\nExperience with working with foreign subsidiaries.\nOperates with utmost integrity and honesty; cognisant of the importance of maintaining and enhancing the Company’s brand and reputation.\nCompleter/finisher character, taking full ownership of the role and, when necessary, go the extra mile to keep projects/tasks on track and on time. All projects and tasks completed by an agreed date.\nMaintain complete confidentiality.\nBenefits\nBenefits and Perks\nHere’s what you can look forward to when you join us:\nWe’re proud to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years) - and we work hard to make sure our people genuinely feel it\nCompetitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus\n15 work from home days per year \nPension scheme\nHealthcare Cash Plan - claim back medical, dental and optical costs\nPerks & rewards platform - access hundreds of deals and discounts\nGym discounts through our perks platform \nEmployee Assistance Programme - confidential support when you need it\n23 days’ holiday plus UK bank holidays, increasing to 26 with length of service\nAn extra day off for your birthday\nLoyalty reward for increasing years of service\nDeath in service\nLearning & Development platform with online courses, certifications and professional development tools to support your career growth\nTree planted in your honour when you join - with trees already planted in the UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Madagascar\nSustainability-focused business - committed to low-carbon operations, renewable energy and recycled materials\nRegular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties\nChristmas gift\nMonthly Pizza Friday\nFree fruit, snacks, hot drinks and cold beverages\nRefer a friend scheme - £250 reward\nEV car charging facilities\nHigh-quality, modern office environment\nFree onsite parking / within walking distance from the train station\nAbout Pineapple\nPineapple is a global leader in designing innovative furniture for challenging environments. Founded in 1975 as a family-run business, we've grown into an international organisation with headquarters in Kent and offices in France, Germany and the USA.\nWith more than 200 employees worldwide, we're passionate about creating furniture that not only looks great and performs exceptionally but also helps create calm, safe and inspiring spaces for the people who use it.\nWe're proud to have been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed.\nOur Values\nWe're proud of the culture we've built and are looking for someone who shares our values:\nTeamwork - We work collaboratively, supporting one another and recognising that the best results come from working together·\nCommitted - We take pride in what we do, showing dedication, reliability and a strong work ethic every day.\nOwnership - We take responsibility for our work, act with integrity and continually look for ways to improve.\nPositive - We approach challenges with optimism, enthusiasm and a solutions-focused mindset.\nResponsive - We act quickly, communicate effectively and always strive to exceed customer expectations.\nIf you’re looking for a supportive, people-first workplace where you can grow your career and genuinely enjoy coming to work, you’ll feel right at home with us.\nDiversity & Inclusion - Pineapple is an equal opportunities employer. 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