Finance Manager

We are currently assisting a growing design and manufacturing studio to find a great new Finance Manager.

The Role of Finance Manager:-

Reporting directly to the Owner, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the business and provide financial insight to support operational and strategic decisions across the company.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Cash flow management and reporting.
• Inventory and stock valuation.
• Margin and profitability analysis.
• Preparation for draft annual accounts for audit to complete
• Payroll oversight.
• VAT returns preparation
• Producing board-level reports and key performance indicators.
• Supporting operational and production teams with financial analysis and business partnering.
• Responsibility for purchasing and supplier expenditure management.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls as the business grows.

Ideal Experience of the Finance Manager:-

• A full professional accounting qualification (AAT or any of the following: (ACCA, CIMA)
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a finance management or similar role.
• Experience within manufacturing or product-based businesses would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero or Sage.
• Strong Excel Analyse skills with formulars such as VLOOKUP, SUMIF
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with colleagues across the business.

Benefits of Finance Manager:-

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Pension contributions.
• Additional holiday entitlement.
• The opportunity to play a key role in a growing and ambitious family business.

Would suit: - Finance Manager, Accounts Manager, Management Accountant