Finance Manager

3 Days Old

We are looking for a Finance Manager / Head of Finance to support a manufacturing client based in Maldon. This is a 9 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

This is a hands-on finance position, taking on day to day responsibility for the finance department. Working in a close nit, supportive and competent finance team, you will lead P&L, BS, Budgets, Forecasts and Cashflow.

Essential Functions / Key Focus Areas

* Day to day responsibility of the finance department including accounts payable and receivable

* Invoicing processing, commission reporting and payment, fixed assets to include depreciation and amortisation, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet, reconciliations and cash management including petty cash

* Full accountability for P&L, BS, Budgets, Forecasts and Cashflow

* VAT return and group analysis monthly

* Monthly management accounts and sales reporting forecast

* Analysing expected margins, financial variances, and financial modelling

* Producing well-presented, comprehensive, and easy to read reports in Excel

* Work with payroll ensuring that the monthly payrolls are processed accurately

* Keeping the PAYE/NIC contribution records up to date and accurate

* Working with department heads, in the production of annual departmental budgets and quarterly forecasting.

* Ensure external and internal audit communications are rolled out efficiently

Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience

* Previous experience working as a Management Accountant, Head of Finance, or Finance Management role.

* Chartered accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPA, equivalent recognised qualification, or level of experience.

* Ability to instil a sense of urgency to ensure that all activities are completed on schedule and budget

* Ability to work with a high sense of trust and integrity

* Experience applying accounting standards and principles, legislation, and financial management.

* Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimum supervision.

* Demonstrate expertise in review, interpretation, and analysis of accounting information.

Pay, Benefits & Working hours

* Basic salary of £50,000 per annum

* 4 days per week in the office, 1 from home.

* Private Health care

* Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

* Death in service (4 times basic salary)

* Attractive office locations, with free on-site parking

* 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holiday
Location:
Maldon
Salary:
£45,000 - £50,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

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