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

 

The Role of Finance Manager:-

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 Manager:-

• 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 Manager:-

• 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