Finance Manager

Description:

We are currently assisting a growing design and manufacturing studio to find a great new Finance Manager.

The Role of Finance

Reporting directly to the Owner, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the business and provide financial insight to support operational and strategic decisions across the company.

* Preparation of monthly management accounts.

* Budgeting and forecasting.

* Cash flow management and reporting.

* Inventory and stock valuation.

* Margin and profitability analysis.

* Preparation for draft annual accounts for audit to complete

* Payroll oversight.

* VAT returns preparation

* Producing board-level reports and key performance indicators.

* Supporting operational and production teams with financial analysis and business partnering.

* Responsibility for purchasing and supplier expenditure management.

* Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls as the business grows.

Ideal Experience of the Finance

* A full professional accounting qualification (AAT or any of the following: (ACCA, CIMA)

* A minimum of two years’ experience in a finance management or similar role.

* Experience within manufacturing or product-based businesses would be advantageous but is not essential.

* Experience using accounting software such as Xero or Sage.

* Strong Excel Analyse skills with formulars such as VLOOKUP, SUMIF

* Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.

* The ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function.

* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with colleagues across the business.

Benefits of Finance

* Competitive salary dependent on experience.

* Pension contributions.

* Additional holiday entitlement.

* The opportunity to play a key role in a growing and ambitious family business.

Would suit: - Finance Manager, Accounts Manager, Management Accountant