We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our rapidly growing family owned SME. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to work with a forward thinking senior management team to truly make this role their own.
You will be expected to oversee all aspects of financial management including, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and will play a pivotal role in producing insightful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision making.
Responsibilities
* You will be required to lead, support and further develop a small finance team, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.
* Identify opportunities to streamline financial reporting to enhance overall gross margin and operational transparency.
* Overseeing day to day finance operations including (VAT, reconciliations, payables/receivables).
* Budgeting & Forecasting, Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
* Cost Accounting and Analysis. Analysis of all business costs including labour and overheads.
* Oversee accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
* Analyse all financial data to identify trends and implement any opportunities for improvement.
* Preparation of year end accounts and all external financial reports.
* Forecast cash flow and support cost saving initiatives across procurement and operations.
* Monitor financial performance against KPIs and business targets.
Qualifications
* Candidates must have proven experience working within a financial management role.
* Proficiency in using financial software systems such as Sage or Business Cloud for general ledger accounting, accounts payable/receivable processing, and balance sheet reconciliation.
* Be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to guide teams through complex financial concepts such as profit & loss analysis, cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
* Exceptional communication skills for interpreting financial reports and preparing comprehensive financial statements.
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
What's in it for you?
* Very competitive salary, £55,000.00 - £60,000.00 depending on experience.
* A chance to work with a growing business.
* Opportunities for further training and career progression.
* Real Influence in a high growth environment.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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