Finance Manager, North Manchester
GBP55–60k 4 days per week full time salary, Hybrid (3 days office, 1 day wfh)
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a well–established manufacturing and retail business on their journey of evolution and rapid growth.
The successful scaling of the business has seen a need for implementation of robust controls and improved processes and systems. This is a work in progress, and the successful individual will be a key player, working closely with the Head of Finance to streamline and improve the finance function and associated systems.
A key focus will be around day–to–day cash management, as well as supporting with management accounts and month–end duties and areas such as fixed asset management and asset financing. As well as being hands–on with the detail, this person will be a senior point of contact for the finance team; overseeing and supporting transactional colleagues to ensure collective deadlines are met.
This is an exciting and challenging role, with a clear pathway for future progression in a thriving business.
Duties:
Daily cash management working closely with FC & CFO to ensure payments are made accurately and to deadline
Arrange payment of creditors: either by BACS or DD
Process miscellaneous supplier invoices & support team with processing as & when required
Dealing with day–to–day requirements of the Invoice Financing Facility
Management of Asset Financing & Leases & Contracts
Credit Card Distribution and Uploads
Daily & Monthly Bank Reconciliations
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
VAT Returns
Creation & Management of Fixed Assets and Trademarks
Prepayments and monthly Journals including Payroll
Preparing accounts for month end
Supporting Business Partners with internal and external legal requirements
Liaise with other departments to ensure correct appropriation of company funds.
Oversee and mentor junior team members
Experience and qualities:
Relevant finance qualification or Part–Qualified / QBE with strong experience
Demonstrable experience in a senior finance role within a busy SME
Thorough, practical understanding of transactional finance (particularly cash management) as well as management accounts
A desire to be hands–on and in the detail, whilst also able to step back and see the bigger picture, suggesting and implementing continuous improvements
Good technical and systems skills SAP experience welcomed
People person, with strong mentoring and leadership skills
Embraces a fast–paced, challenging environment requiring adaptability during business evolution
Positive, solution–focused team player
In return you will benefit from working within a business that fosters an open, honest and collaborative culture which isn t overly hierarchical, and where you ll have the autonomy to make a real impact.
Benefits include full–time pay for a 4 day working week, as well as 20 days holiday and bank holiday.
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