Finance Manager
Inspire are recruiting Finance Manager to oversee transactional finance, ensure robust compliance, and deliver accurate management reporting within a high-precision manufacturing business. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to drive process improvements and support strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations.
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Lead and support transactional finance staff, resolving queries and improving processes.
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Monitor company spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
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Produce weekly KPIs, management reports and spend analysis.
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Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
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Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
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Prepare management accounts to strict deadlines.
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Support audits and statutory reporting, including VAT and Corporation Tax returns.
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Administer bank accounts and company credit cards.
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Maintain fixed asset and tooling registers.
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Assist with payroll and cross-departmental financial input.
About You
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CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified (or equivalent).
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Proven experience in SME finance management, including period-end reporting.
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Strong technical accounting skills with a good understanding of UK GAAP.
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Advanced Excel and proficiency in accounting systems.
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Detail-focused, process-driven and able to meet tight deadlines.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
Benefits
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Generous holiday allowance
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Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 days).
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5% company pension contribution.
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Life assurance (2x salary).
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Health & wellbeing scheme.
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Cycle-to-work scheme.
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Regular social events and recognition initiatives