This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on clarity, precision, and quietly keeping everything running like clockwork behind the scenes. You'll be responsible for the full suite of financial operations - from reporting and forecasting to compliance and team management - with direct exposure to leadership and a real opportunity to influence commercial decisions.
Client Details
Genuinely exciting business! Growing SME automotive company, amazing owners, near Liss.
Description
* Overseeing all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis
* Managing month-end processes to ensure everything's on time, accurate, and audit-ready
* Delivering reliable financial statements aligned with UK accounting standards
* Maintaining rolling cash flow forecasts and tracking working capital
* Collaborating closely with operational leads to monitor costs and drive profitability
* Reporting directly to the Financial Controller
* Managing all statutory and tax obligations - Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE, and filings
* Acting as the main contact for external advisors and accountants
* Strengthening financial controls and helping to shape internal policies
* Providing strategic insights and financial recommendations to senior leadership
* Implementing and managing ERP systems as part of wider operational improvements
* Leading and mentoring a small finance team, and overseeing Payroll, VAT, and Management Accounts
* Handling commercial insurances and supporting other business-critical activities
Profile
* Strong experience in SME finance leadership
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
* Proven ability to manage the finance function independently
* Proficiency in financial systems and ERP software
* Commercially minded, proactive, and confident communicator
Job Offer
* £70,000 - £90,000
* Pro rata, 2 - 3 days in office (fully office-based for those days)
* 25 days + Bank Holidays
* Pension
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