Finance Manager with a CIMA / ACA / ACCA qualification (or equivalent) and post qualification experience in a similar finance / accounting / accountancy role, who has excellent leadership skills and good knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft packages is required for a well-established manufacturing company based in Brandon, Suffolk.
SALARY: Competitive + Benefits (see below)
LOCATION: Hybrid role working from either office inBrandon, Suffolk or Wretham, Thetford - with some opportunity to work from home and some travel to other sites in the UK
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
Please note: A full driving licence is essential as there will be a requirement to travel to other sites
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Finance Managerwith a CIMA / ACA / ACCA qualification (or equivalent) and post qualification experience in a similar finance / accounting / accountancy role, who has excellent leadership skills and good knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft packages.
As a Finance Manager you will be responsible for management of the Company's day-to-day financial function for the UK business and will be expected to support both finance and non-finance areas of the business in driving excellent performance.
Working as the Finance Manager you will lead and manage the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. You will take responsibility for ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory standards for the preparation of monthly and annual management and statutory information including tax matters.
APPLY TODAY
If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your role as Finance Manager will include the following duties:
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger
- Managing, mentoring, and developing a small finance team
- Production of monthly management accounts for the UK, closing the month end reporting cycle accurately and on time, while providing insight into business performance to the UK Management Team and Board of Directors
- Lead the financial planning cycle, including the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
- Business partnering with operations and commercial teams to optimise business performance
- Regular review and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Cash flow management, ensuring that the business maintains a healthy working capital position and robust cash forecasting framework
- Manage banking relationships, including reporting under facility agreements
- Ensure compliance with all VAT, PAYE, corporation tax and other financial regulations and standards
- Continued development of appropriate systems and internal controls, ensuring these are monitored and maintained to meet the current and ongoing needs of the business
- Manage external audit process, working alongside auditors to produce statutory accounts for sign off by the Finance Director
- Support Finance Director on future projects including new systems, enhancement of processes, and strengthening internal controls
- Ad-hoc reporting and projects, as required
- Assist with the upkeep and promotion of the Company's Management Systems - Competency Management System and IMS
- Lead and develop members of your team by empowering them to increase their skills and knowledge
- Carry out Health and Safety observations
- Be a role model for Health and Safety and professional standards of conduct
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Fully qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA (or equivalent)
- Post qualification experience in a similar role
- Previous experience of leading and mentoring a finance team
- Proven business partnering skills
- Have a willingness to be hands-on within the role and be part of the team
- Builds effective relationships, works well with others, engages with people to form strong relationships
- Proactive nature, flexible approach to driving change in processes, systems, and controls
- Have excellent attention to detail, along with strong IT and systems knowledge, with an in-depth comprehensive understanding of accounting software and Microsoft packages
- Be an effective communicator, articulating any message clearly, listening to others
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Waste/Aggregate/Haulage market
- Knowledge of Sage 50
BENEFITS
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Matched pension scheme at 5% of basic (auto enrolment at three months service)
- Medicash (after 3 months service)
- Holiday for loyalty scheme, opportunity to buy extra holidays
- Death in service (twice annual salary)
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P12533
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