Role: Finance Manager
Location: Wisbech
Salary: £40-45k
The purpose of the Finance Manager is to lead the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and strategic support to senior leadership. The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations of the group businesses, managing the finance team, and providing insight to drive business performance.
Building a trusted professional relationship with the bank and external auditors is essential.
Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager;
* Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis.
* Overseeing the preparation of Hong Kong management and statutory accounts.
* Deliver insightful commentary to explain what the financial numbers represent.
* Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
* Produce year-end statutory accounts in collaboration with the financial controller and auditors.
* Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital.
* Oversee banking relationships and monitor company liquidity.
* Ensure payments, receipts, and banking activities are timely and accurate.
* Maintain robust financial controls across the organisation.
* Support internal and external audits.
* Ensure compliance with tax obligations (VAT, corporation tax support, payroll tax).
* Fixed Asset Management.
* Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team (Accounting Technician, Accounts Clerk and Office Junior).
* Oversee workload planning and probationary performance reviews.
* Promote a culture of accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement.
* Analyse KPIs, trends, and operational performance drivers.
* Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and process optimisation.
Skills/Experience Required for the Finance Manager;
* Professional qualification minimum AAT level 4 with strong experience.
* Minimum 7 years in an accounting or finance role.
* Strong understanding of financial reporting and budgeting processes.
* Advanced Excel Skills.
* Must be a highly ethical and trustworthy individual.
* Must hold strong time management and organisational skills, whilst retaining an ability to flex and adapt where needed.
* Experience of managing a small finance team demonstrating excellent people skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
* Ability to work independently on own initiative, and within a team environment.
* Ability to work well under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail.
If you feel the above Finance Manager specification matches your professional background, click apply