We are looking for a Finance Manager / Head of Finance to support a manufacturing client based in Maldon. This is a 9 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a hands-on finance position, taking on day to day responsibility for the finance department. Working in a close nit, supportive and competent finance team, you will lead P&L, BS, Budgets, Forecasts and Cashflow. Essential Functions / Key Focus Areas * Day to day responsibility of the finance department including accounts payable and receivable * Invoicing processing, commission reporting and payment, fixed assets to include depreciation and amortisation, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet, reconciliations and cash management including petty cash * Full accountability for P&L, BS, Budgets, Forecasts and Cashflow * VAT return and group analysis monthly * Monthly management accounts and sales reporting forecast * Analysing expected margins, financial variances, and financial modelling * Producing well-presented, comprehensive, and easy to read reports in Excel * Work with payroll ensuring that the monthly payrolls are processed accurately * Keeping the PAYE/NIC contribution records up to date and accurate * Working with department heads, in the production of annual departmental budgets and quarterly forecasting. * Ensure external and internal audit communications are rolled out efficiently Key Skills, Knowledg...