Finance Manager

Purpose of role: 

Our client is looking for someone to manage the finance team and office, ensuring that financial results are reported in a timely and accurate manner, all financial controls are implemented/met, and that all payroll activities are undertaken in a timely, accurate manner.

Key Responsibilities/Activities:

• Produce monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, annual budgets, and quarterly VAT returns.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes, including journals, fixed assets, and external audits.
• Oversee financial controls, cash management, banking facilities, and budget performance.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of the general ledger, cash books, and timely customer invoicing.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring supplier payments are made within agreed terms.
• Lead the payroll function, including reconciliations, pensions, P11Ds, and statutory compliance.
• Monitor financial KPIs and drive continuous process improvements.
• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring effective performance and support.
• Manage office operations, including IT, facilities, suppliers, and administrative support.
• Coordinate ad hoc travel arrangements and other business support activities.

Competencies and skills

• Strong attention to detail and integrity
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Leadership and team management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• SAP (Finance, Distribution & Materials Management) – advantageous
• Planning, organisation, and time management.

Experience/Background:

• CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified (preferred)
• Proven people management experience