Finance Manager

Client Details

Our client is a long-established manufacturer and distributor with 80 years of success within their sector, they have built a reputation for quality, innovation and outstanding customer service, supplying a range of major retail, hospitality and commercial customers across the UK.

Operating within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, the business combines strong family values with a forward-thinking approach and is continuing to invest in both its people and processes.

Description

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a varied and hands-on Finance Manager position offering involvement across both financial and operational accounting.

You will play a key role in the production of monthly management accounts while supporting the wider finance function and working closely with operational teams across the business. The position offers excellent exposure to manufacturing finance, inventory management, production reporting and performance analysis.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Production of monthly management accounts and month-end reporting
• Month-end journal entries and reconciliations
• Managing accruals, prepayments and the fixed asset register
• Inventory and production control account reconciliations
• Internal audits and investigation of stock variances
• Material, inventory and production variance analysis
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and year-end accounts preparation
• Supporting the annual audit process
• Payroll analysis and payroll-related accounting entries
• End-to-end weekly payroll processing during holiday cover periods
• Daily cash postings and bank reconciliations
• Sales ledger and purchase ledger support
• Supplier payment processing
• Supporting continuous improvement projects and systems development

This is a role where you'll have visibility across the entire business and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Profile

To be successful in this role, you must have previous experience within a manufacturing environment, along with a strong understanding of management accounting processes.

We're keen to speak with individuals who have:

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Assistant Finance Manager or Management Accountant position
• Manufacturing sector experience (essential)
• Experience producing monthly management accounts
• Exposure to inventory, stock or production reporting
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and year-end processes
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience using Sage Payroll and integrated ERP systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive and inquisitive approach to problem solving
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Job Offer

• Salary up to £55k dependant on experience
• Opportunity to fast track your career to Finance Director in a few years
• Great culture and environment
• Central location
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Stable and supportive working environment
• Broad exposure across both operational and financial accounting