My client is a successful and growing organisation seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function and support strategic decision making. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys both operational ownership and business partnering.
The role
* Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
* Lead month-end and year-end processes, including journals, reconciliations, variance analysis and management reporting.
* Produce monthly management accounts and insightful commentary for senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities.
* Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital and banking relationships to support the organisation’s growth plans.
* Prepare budgets and reforecasts in collaboration with budget holders, challenging assumptions and driving financial performance.
* Maintain and strengthen financial controls, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulation and best practice.
* Support the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors and other advisors as required.
* Oversee and develop a small finance team, providing coaching, support and clear direction.
* Contribute to finance systems and process improvements, driving efficiency and better use of data across the business.
About you
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS
* Qualified or QBE Finance Manager / Management Accountant with experience in a similar role.
* Strong track record of producing accurate management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
* Confident in cash flow management and working capital control.
* Comfortable working with stakeholders across non-finance teams, able to explain financial information clearly.
* Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Strong Excel skills and experience of using modern accounting software.
* A continuous-improvement mindset, keen to enhance processes, reporting and controls.
Benefits
* Enhanced holiday entitlement (up to 6 weeks)
* Continued learning and development
* Exclusive private benefits and access to on-site facilities
* Free parking
* Free lunch
* Staff wellbeing portal
* Company Pension
* Learn, grow and develop a team
Apply now or contact Luke at Brook Street Cardiff