Finance & Operations Manager £40,000 - £50,000 Basildon Monday - Thursday: 8:30-17:30 / Friday: 8:30 - 14:30 A leading distributor within the FMCG industry are searching for a Finance & Operations Manager to join their team. You will join a friendly team and will manage and implement improvements in accounting, IT & operational procedures Responsibilities: * Full monthly management account responsibility with commentary for Head Office * Supervise and take full responsibility of the external auditors. * Budgeting and forecasting * Managing the finance team - 2 staff members * Team development and training * Maintenance of cash flow & forecasting * Cash management & bank reconciliation support * Vat returns & submission * Corporation, payroll, PAYE & VAT Tax payment control with HMRC * Stock control supervision and capital employed management * Assess / implement insurance requirements in line with group policy * Supervision of expenses * Currency forward contract in line with the budget and purchase * Liaison and support to GM on HR issues * Implement, suggest & Improve procedures in all areas of responsibilities * Reporting Systems: Management of Sage 200 standard software and other systems Excel Your Experience * PQ, Qualified or QBE within a similar finance role * Experience in leadership with a strategic vision * Important Notice: Noble Recruiting Limited, based in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer. With over 17 years of industry experience, we specialise in both permanent recruitment and the provision of temporary workers. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data by Noble Recruiting Limited. For further details on how we manage applicant data, please refer to our Privacy Policy available on our website. Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that if you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion