Are you ready to take on a pivotal role as a Finance Manager? Our client, a leading fit out specialist in the education sector, is seeking their first Finance Manager to spearhead both strategic and hands-on financial management. This is a unique opportunity to shape the finance function within a dynamic company.
What is The Job Doing:
The Finance Manager will play a key role in driving the company's financial performance - combining hands-on control of daily operations with strategic financial insight to support growth and profitability. This will include:
1. Owning all core financial operations, including maintaining accurate ledgers, preparing and reconciling bank accounts, managing VAT returns and HMRC submissions, and overseeing credit control and supplier payments.
2. Producing and analysing monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of revenues, costs, and margins across projects and departments.
3. Leading the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with department heads to set financial targets, track performance, and identify risks or opportunities.
4. Monitoring cash flow and working capital, ensuring effective cost management and liquidity across the business.
5. Supporting strategic decision-making, providing the senior leadership team with timely financial analysis, insights, and recommendations.
6. Ensuring financial compliance and...