A Finance Manager role has arisen for an individual with strong accounting and managerial skills in the Manufacturing / Construction sector. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the accounting and finance department in Sunbury-On-Thames.
This is a Hybrid role, offering 1 day per week home working (any day that you choose).
Client Details
Our client is a global leader in the industrial and manufacturing & construction sector. With a strong presence in Sunbury-On-Thames, they are renowned for their innovative solutions and commitment to quality.
Description
The Finance Manager (HYBRID) role involves:
- Maintain relationships with the business (Operations and Sales) and supervise and develop 6 direct reports and 5 indirect reports
- Support the Business Controller in providing financial reporting to our head office
- Undertake the accounting for the UK and Irish branch, including preparation of the monthly accounts/flash reports and reporting into the Company's financial reporting system, Hyperion, working to strict corporate deadlines
- Support the preparation of monthly commercial reviews with the Business Controller, clearly identifying variances to expectations, and identify risks and opportunities for Board review.
- Monitor the costing systems, activities and transactions in the Company ERP system, SAP, to ensure accurate operation. Developing and managing the financial systems.
- Undertake General Ledger and business analysis and assist with VAT returns for both UK and IE entities along with required input for CIS and Corporation tax
- Prepare information for the budgeting process and the forecast updates as and when required, developing new models and reporting as required
- Involve in Year End Closing, including dealing with Auditors queries and requests for information and subsequent preparation of the annual financial statements. Lead on internal audit requests/submissions
- Ensure compliance with Group accounting and compliance policies
- Identifying and highlighting areas of non-performance or profit opportunities
- Margin analysis by product, project, job, profit centre etc. and taking corrective actions
- Prepare, check and submit payroll to external processing company. Prepare annual P1D workings and submit to payroll company
- General administration and office management including but not limited to: ordering supplies for office, assisting with vehicle related queries, building upkeep etc
Profile
A successful Finance Manager (HYBRID) should have:
- Proven experience in a managerial position
- Can be either Qualified by Experience (QBE) or Part-Qualified, or Finalist level CIMA/ACCA
- Ideally have worked for a small-to-medium sized business previously (circa £22m Turnover)
- Ideally have construction or manufacturing industry background (NOT essential)
- Ideally have SAP experience (not essential)
- Ideally have Payroll experience (not essential)
Job Offer
The Finance Manager (HYBRID) role offers;
- A competitive salary range of £45,000-55,000 per year.
- Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home (any day of your choice)
- Pension
- Bonus / profit share scheme
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- A permanent job role with stability and security.