Finance Manager

Description:

Are you a Finance Manager looking for the opportunity to take ownership of a finance function and make a genuine impact?

A well-established manufacturing business in the Bridlington area is looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to lead its day-to-day finance function. Following significant investment in the business and with new finance leadership in place, this is an excellent time to join and help improve financial reporting, controls and processes.

You will take responsibility for management accounts, financial reporting, VAT returns, budgeting and forecasting, while leading the finance team and supporting transactional activity when required.

This is a varied Finance Manager role for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, improving how things are done and taking real ownership.

What will you be doing? As Finance Manager, you will:

Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports
Take day-to-day responsibility for the finance function
Lead, support and develop the finance team
Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
Support cash flow forecasting
Prepare budgets and forecasts
Manage monthly intercompany recharges
Review and improve financial systems, controls and procedures
Support the annual accounts audit process
Oversee payroll analysis and support weekly payroll
Complete relevant government data submissions
Account for imports and exports
Support new product coding
Build effective relationships with suppliers
Support transactional finance activity when requiredWhat are we looking for? We would be keen to speak with candidates who have:

Proven experience producing management accounts
Strong financial reporting skills
Advanced Excel skills
Experience leading or supporting a finance team
The confidence to take ownership and improve processes
A hands-on approach across both management and transactional finance
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to work with autonomy and use your own initiativeManufacturing or FMCG finance experience would be an advantage, but it is not essential.

Formal accounting qualifications are welcome, but practical finance capability, leadership skills and the ability to take ownership are equally important.

Salary and benefits
Salary up to £50,000 per annum
28 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Pension
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm
Permanent, full-time position
The opportunity to shape and improve a developing finance function
Real scope to take ownership and make a visible impactThis Finance Manager opportunity would suit an experienced Finance Manager, Management Accountant or finance professional ready to take greater ownership of a finance function.

If you are confident producing management accounts, leading a finance team and improving financial processes, apply now to find out more about this Finance Manager role in Bridlington