Finance Manager
Location: Wolverhampton
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full Time (8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday, with a half-hour lunch)
Perks: Enjoy 1 day of working from home per week
Your Role
As the Finance Manager, you will report directly to the Financial Controller and oversee a dedicated team of four, including a credit controller, a purchase ledger clerk, and two accounts administrators. Your primary focus will be on the preparation of monthly management accounts and serving as the financial liaison across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and present monthly management accounts and reporting packs, providing insightful commentary for board reviews.
* Conduct monthly reconciliation of finance facilities and ensure HMRC compliance through accurate VAT submissions.
* Generate financial reports for management and directors, ensuring clarity and relevance.
* Manage weekly cash flow forecasts and optimise cash resources across the organisation.
* Oversee all finance operations, including sales and purchase ledgers, banking, and invoicing.
* Identify and implement process improvements for increased efficiency.
* Maintain accounting ledgers in Sage200 and manage large Excel files with SQLs.
* Provide training and support to the accounts team, fostering professional development.
* Support the annual budgeting process and external audits.
* Collaborate with other departments to analyse variances and resolve queries.
What You Bring
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (essential) – experience with pivot tables, graphs, and large data sets is a must.
* Knowledge of Sage200 is advantageous but not essential.
* AAT qualification or relevant degree preferred; part-qualified candidates with extensive experience are welcome.
* Strong communication and managerial skills to effectively lead your team.
* Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.
* Strong organisational skills and effective time management.
* Self‑motivated and a true team player, ready to contribute to our client's success!
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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