We are recruiting for a Finance manager for a role based in Oldbury, Birmingham.
Key Responsibilities of the Finance manager role
1. Day-to-Day Accounting & Bookkeeping
* Take full ownership of internal accounts in their entirety, ensuring everything is recorded accurately.
* Manage day-to-day transaction processing, bank reconciliations, and expense management.
* Implement robust processes to ensure all business expenses are documented with correct receipts and properly pushed through the business.
2. Commercial Credit Control
* Proactively manage the accounts receivable ledger to maintain a healthy cash flow.
* Chase outstanding payments via regular telephone calls, emails, and monthly statements.
* Confidently issue warnings to delinquent clients and initiate/manage claims through our credit insurers when necessary.
3. Rebates & Commission Management
* Manage, track, and reconcile customer-specific rebate structures, ensuring correct accruals and payouts.
* Accurately calculate and process monthly commission payments for the sales team.
4. Forecasting, Pricing & Strategic Advice
* Provide regular and accurate cash flow forecasts to help manage working capital.
* Analyze product costs, overheads, and target profit margins.
* Advise the CEO on strategic buying decisions (e.g., bulk stock procurement) and calculate minimum viable selling margins to maximize profitability.
5. Tax, Compliance & External Accountant Liaison
* Act as the primary point of contact for our external accountants.
* Prepare information and collaborate with the external team for VAT returns, year-end financials, and corporate tax compliance.
* Keep up to date with UK tax regulations regarding expenses to ensure the business extracts value efficiently and compliantly.
The Ideal Finance manager: Requirements & Qualifications
* Software Expertise: Must be an absolute Xero expert. Deep familiarity with its reporting, bank feeds, and add-ons is non-negotiable.
* Experience: 3+ years in a similar Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or Senior Bookkeeper role. Experience within wholesale, distribution, or import/export is a strong advantage.
* Credit Control Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills. You must be comfortable picking up the phone to chase money and assertive enough to enforce payment terms.
* Commercial Mindset: You understand the mechanics of business margins (cost vs. sell price) and can provide actionable advice to the CEO rather than just reporting the numbers.
* Independence: the finanace manager needs to be highly self-motivated. You are comfortable being the sole finance person in the business and taking absolute accountability.
What We Offer for the finance manager role
* A competitive salary (dependent on experience).
* The opportunity to be a pivotal player in a growing, green-tech business.
* Direct access to and collaboration with the Founder/CEO.
* Pension scheme and career growth potential