Finance Manager

SF Group are partnering with an exciting business in Redditch to recruit a Finance Manager.

Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Redditch
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum

This role will lead the Group's financial accounting, reporting, and control activities and to ensure they are carried out efficiently, effectively and in line with best practice. The Senior Financial Accountant will develop and maintain a system of sound, efficient and effective internal financial controls, avoiding material cost or cash risk exposure, ensuring that all the Group's transactions are properly recorded and that the Group's accounts give a true and fair view of its financial position.
Responsible for management and financial reporting, preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts and annual statutory accounts.

Key Responsibilities:
- Running, supervising and developing the finance function, finance staff and assisting and contributing to the commercial direction of the business.
- Maintain and develop accounting controls and financial discipline including the development of systems and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective management of the company's finances, including tight cash control.
- Using a financial control framework, including financial accountabilities and authorities to ensure full financial control.
- Prepare and analyse financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes and prepare monthly management accounts.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
- Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with auditors during financial audits.
- Develop and maintain financial controls and procedures.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making.
- Consolidation of management accounts.
- Assist the Financial Controller as a point of contact to external auditors, tax advisors and HMRC and provide all required and relevant information.
- Management, development, appraisal and supervision of relevant accounts office staff.

The Successful Applicant:

- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Sage software.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

What's on Offer?

- Competitive salary up to £65,000 PA