Finance Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take full responsibility for the accounting function across a multi-company organisation. Managing a small finance team, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and supporting the company's continued growth & expansion. The successful candidate will be commercially minded, highly organised, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays and company closure days at Christmas.
• Twice-yearly bonus scheme, with a performance-related bonus paid around June and a fixed bonus paid at Christmas.
• Annual salary review, typically conducted in April.
• Workplace pension scheme in line with auto-enrolment regulations.
• Significant opportunity for progression and career development as the business continues to grow.

Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the accounting function, financial records, payroll, financial controls, and reporting across the business.
• Lead month-end processes, producing management accounts, board reports, forecasting, analysis, and financial data to assess company performance and financial health.
• Ensure all internal and external financial reporting deadlines are met, including year-end accounts, VAT returns, deferred VAT/import duty accounts, R&D tax claims, and Patent Box requirements where applicable.
• Manage cash flow, ensuring payments and receipts are processed on time, and oversee purchase ledger activities in line with company policy.
• Oversee sales ledger operations, including credit control, debt collection procedures, bonus and commission calculations, and monthly sales reporting.
• Maintain multi-currency nominal ledgers, journal postings, fixed asset registers, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and depreciation journals.
• Liaise with external auditors, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies.
• Work closely with operational departments to manage financial data flowing from Sage Manufacturing modules and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

Requirements & Experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience managing an accounts department or finance team.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance staff.
• Proven ability to work in a hands-on finance role and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and management accounting experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience using Sage 200 Manufacturing is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of R&D tax claims and Patent Box legislation would be advantageous.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.