Financial Controller / Finance Manager (Part‑Time) 18hrs - 20hrs per week
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum pro‑rata
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is looking for an experienced finance professional for a varied, hands‑on role where you can truly make an impact. This part‑time Financial Controller position offers the chance to lead finance, payroll, administration and business systems within a well‑established manufacturing organisation based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
You’ll join the management team and play a key role in supporting operational decision‑making, partnering with department heads, and ensuring the smooth running of all financial and systems processes.
The Role
As Financial Controller/Finance Manager you will oversee all aspects of the finance function, including accounting, management reporting, payroll and systems. You’ll manage a part‑time Accountant and work closely with colleagues across the business, particularly Customer Service and Purchasing.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting
* Bank account management, reconciliations, payments and receipts
* Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
* Month‑end processes: journals, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, provisions, reconciliations, exchange rates, ledger revaluation and trial balance
* Credit control
* VAT returns
* Petty cash
Management Accounting & Reporting
* Cashflow management, reporting and forecasting
* Supporting production teams and investigating variances in work orders and stock
* Standard costing and variance analysis
* Budgeting and forecasting
* KPI and management reporting (Sales & Margin, P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow)
* Business partnering, including project evaluation
* Stock‑takes
* Year‑end processes and liaison with external auditors
Payroll & Personnel
* Processing salaries, holidays, sickness and supplementary pay
* Tax, NI and pension payments
* P11D
* Pension and death‑in‑service administration
Systems & IT
* Overseeing the ERP system, ensuring availability, accuracy and user support
* Managing non‑production technology (network, telephony, mobiles, access control)
* Providing training and support to users across the business
* Ensuring IT policies, security and compliance are maintained
* First‑line support for network‑attached equipment
* Maintaining or improving legacy Access databases
Other Responsibilities
* Cross‑department project management
* Providing cover for management team colleagues when required
Key Skills & Attributes
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Confident presenting to stakeholders at all levels
* Collaborative team player
* Proactive, dynamic and able to work independently
* Excellent planning and organisational skills
* Strong problem‑solving ability
* Comfortable challenging existing processes and driving improvement
Experience & Qualifications
* Proven finance background with experience in a similar role
* ERP system experience
* Advanced Excel skills
* Strong numerical and decision‑making skills
* High attention to detail
* A positive, can‑do attitude
If you would like to apply for the role of Financial Controller/Finance Manager then please email your CV to [email protected]
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