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