Finance Manager
We are seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to provide transactional and reporting support to our Finance Director. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong financial background, preferably with experience in the transport, waste, or logistics industry, although this is not essential. The position is office-based, with a 40-hour workweek from Monday to Friday.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Reconcile general ledger and support purchase and sales ledgers.
- Assist in preparing month-end financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis, and commentaries.
- Guide other departments to ensure spending aligns with budgets.
- Advise on the financial implications of business decisions.
- Manage treasury activities to assist with cash flow.
- Report and analyse financial performance, contributing to business planning.
- Interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial managers.
- Liaise with other departments to contextualise finances and accounts.
- Monitor and evaluate financial information systems, suggesting improvements.
- Implement financial policies and ensure adherence to internal financial controls.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualification by experience.
- High level of numeracy and ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
- Professionalism and commitment with excellent communication skills.
- IT proficiency and project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, able to work with all levels of staff.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with a logical approach to work.
- Organisational skills, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Previous experience in a financial role is essential.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free and on-site parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
To apply for the Finance Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.