Finance Manager

Your new companyHays are partnering exclusively with a well-established commercial business based near Bury St Edmunds to recruit a Finance Manager / Financial Controller for a subsidiary of a large group. The company has had steady growth over many years, but has recently been acquired through private equity and is looking to increase its growth trajectory. The company consists of 4 key revenue streams and offers vast opportunities for increased market share. If you are looking for a new opportunity in a forward-thinking and collaborative business, then have a look at the details below.
Your new roleYou will operate as the number 1 in finance on site and work in close conjunction with the MD and group finance to shape the daily financial operations and support key growth initiatives. Primarily, you will be responsible for overseeing the accounting function for 4 divisions with a combined turnover of around £30m, as well as helping shape the business strategy moving forwards.More specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a team of 2 transactional finance staff
• Reviewing and improving financial processes
• Leading the month-end close process for 3 entities
• Producing statutory accounts and financial statements
• VAT Returns
• Cash flow forecasting
• Leading and supporting the yearly audit process
• Reviewing centrally drafted monthly management accounts and utilising data to support commercial and strategic decision-making
• Posting journals
• Supporting the continued development of the finance system
• Reviewing financial procedures, controls and processes and improving or streamlining these for continuous improvement

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Prior experience leading a finance team and strong management skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to act as a business partner to key stakeholders
• Experience operating in a group structure, with 'hands-on' experience of an SME environment
• Strong technical skills and competency
• Change management experience or systems improvement experience would be highly advantageous.
• Experience using Netsuite would also be advantageous.