Finance Manager

Description:

My client is looking for an experienced Finance Manager that is self-motivated and well organised with an ambition to succeed. You will be based in the Redditch Head Office acting as the key liaison between the customer and support services to provide exemplary customer service. A key part of the role is overseeing the management and development of the Accounting Team to effectively deliver financial tasks. This role is ideal for a candidate who is keen to engage in continuous improvement to recommend and implement changes that will improve the company’s financial performance and financial records.

Experience, Qualifications and Competencies:

* Qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA

* Expert knowledge in VAT

* Commercial experience

* Experience of managing direct reports

* Advanced excel skills

* Flexible outlook to working hours when required (month end process)

* High attention to detail with experience of delivering process improvements – desirable

* Previous experience in a similar sector – desirable

Duties and responsibilities:

* Manage the performance of the Accounting team to deliver departmental objectives

* Produce monthly internal and Group reports, including commentary and variance analysis

* Maintain and develop the financial control framework, including accountabilities and authorities to ensure robust financial control

* Point of contact for internal and external auditors

* Management of Accounts Payable and Banking functions, including foreign exchange purchasing and exposure

* Develop and enhance the reporting of financial and operational performance including cost control

* Preparation of VAT returns and Intrastat reports

* Coach and develop the Accounting team

What we can offer you

* Competitive Salary

* Pension Scheme

* Up to 27 days holiday linked to service, plus Christmas shutdown

* Company Car

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Death in service benefit