Reporting directly to the CFO, the Finance Manager will play a key role in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the business. You will oversee all aspects of financial reporting, controls, and compliance, while supporting strategic decision-making.
You'll manage a small, capable finance team ensuring accurate and timely reporting, effective internal controls, and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Controls
- Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and company policies.
- Maintain robust internal controls and improve financial procedures.
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Assist the CFO in preparing annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
- Provide insightful variance analysis and performance commentary.
- Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
- Monitor daily cash flow and forecast short- and long-term liquidity needs.
- Optimise working capital through effective management of debtors, creditors, and inventory.
- Audit, Tax, and Compliance
- Coordinate annual audit with external auditors and prepare statutory accounts.
- Support tax compliance (VAT, corporation tax, etc.) and liaise with external advisors as required.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Supervise, mentor, and develop the Assistant Management Accountant and transactional finance team.
- Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Systems & Process Improvement
- Review and streamline financial systems and reporting processes.
- Support implementation and development of ERP or accounting system enhancements.
Candidate Profile
Essential:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA ideally)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting skills.
- Proven experience in a similar Financial Accountant or Financial Controller role, ideally within manufacturing or distribution.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficient in Excel and ERP/accounting systems - Microsoft Dynamics
- Hands-on approach with attention to detail and accuracy.
Desirable:
- Experience in an SME environment.
- Prior experience improving processes and systems.
- Knowledge of costing and inventory management.
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