Finance & Operations Manager
Basildon
Industry:
FMCG / Consumer Goods
* Up to £50,000 per annum
* 25 days annual leave plus bank
* 3% employee, 5% employer pension
* Monday to Thursday 8:30 - 5:30, Friday 8:30 - 2:30 working from home
UK subsidiary of a long-established international group and have experienced significant growth over the last five years, including expansion into new product categories.
Looking to appoint a
Finance & Operations Manager
to join our small, collaborative team and support the ongoing development of the business.
This role is well suited to a
part-qualified ACCA or CIMA
professional who is confident working across both finance and operational processes, with the drive to improve systems and ways of working.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparation of monthly management accounts with reporting to Group HQ
* Oversight of external audit processes and tax compliance
* Management of finance systems (Sage 200 or similar)
* Leadership and development of a small finance team
* Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
* VAT, PAYE and HMRC submissions
* Support with stock control and operational finance
* Contribution to HR and general business operations
* Identification and implementation of process improvements
What We're Looking For:
* Part-qualified
ACCA / CIMA (or working toward)
* Minimum 6 years' experience in finance roles, ideally in an
SME
environment
* Competent in
Excel
and accounting systems (Sage experience beneficial)
* Strong communication skills and willingness to work hands-on
* Proactive, organised, and confident managing change
* FMCG experience or an additional European language is beneficial but not essential