Job Description
Finance Manager
* Annual Salary: Up to £65,000
* Location: Chelmsford, Essex (hybrid)
* Job Type: Full-time
Reed Finance have partnered with a leading distribution business, who are seeking a driven, dedicated, and methodical Finance Manager to join their finance team at our offices on the outskirts of Chelmsford.
This key role will report directly to the Managing Director and will have a direct line of communication to the Board. As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance operations within our busy distribution company, ensuring the timely completion of all finance tasks and adherence to statutory requirements.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and KPIs, including variation analysis and commentary.
* Ensure all Balance Sheet reconciliations and controls are completed on time each month.
* Assist in the identification, investigation, and resolution of stock discrepancies as part of the monthly stock take, along with review of the aged stock report.
* Manage accurate capitalisation and recording of fixed assets.
* Oversee cash flow management, including weekly forecasting, variance analysis, and commentary.
* Oversee credit control, authorise credit applications, and maintain the general sales ledger.
* Manage weekly/monthly multi-currency payment runs and general purchase ledger maintenance.
* Conduct daily reviews of bank and cash, including invoice finance management.
* Assist in the preparation of the monthly payroll and ensure monthly VAT returns are completed accurately and submitted on time.
* Manage the finance team day-to-day, ensuring all relevant deadlines and objectives are consistently met, and queries or issues are resolved promptly.
* Work closely with the management team to drive continuous improvement in the department, identifying and implementing improvements across processes, controls, and reporting to ensure efficient working practices.
* Support the Managing Director with budget preparation and forecasts.
* Liaise with external stakeholders, including accountants, banks, and HMRC.
* Undertake project or ad-hoc work as requested by the Managing Director.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA). Qualified by experience will also be considered.
* Excellent financial analysis, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong finance & accounting technical skills.
* Highly IT literate, proficient in Excel (including Pivot, V-Look Ups) and PowerPoint.
Personal Qualities:
* Team player with strong management skills.
* Resilient and flexible work approach.
* Solutions-focused with a "can-do" attitude.
* Ability to develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders.
* Proactive, uses initiative.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Attention to detail.
If you are interested in finding out more about this Finance Manager position, please apply now.