Finance Manager

We’re looking for a talented and enterprising Finance Manager to join an established manufacturer and retail distributor based in Leicestershire.

The successful candidate will assume a hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of this international company ensuring accurate financial information and reporting.

This role will be office based but some hybrid working can be offered.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Carrying out the day-to-day management of the finance function
• Management of a small finance team
• Preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts with variances
• Cashflow management and review
• VAT Returns, Intrastat and ECSL
• Overseeing payroll process
• Budget and forecast / reforecasting in collaboration with the management team
• Reporting on standard and actual cost variances
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register
• Liaising with external auditors with regards to year-end statutory accounts
• Coordinating performance analysis (departmental and client)
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements on an ongoing basis
• Building strong relationships and high credibility with internal stakeholders

Skills and experience required:

• ACCA / ACA / CIMA or QBE
• At least 5 years’ experience of working within a similar role, including the management of small / developing finance teams
• Strong IT skills with an advanced knowledge of MS Excel (desirable) and Microsoft Navision. Additional experience of an Executive Dashboard would be desirable.
• Previous manufacturing organisation experience with exposure to costing and pricing
• Enjoys taking ownership of tasks and working with a self-motivated and enterprising approach
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and an interest in seeing the role and business develop
• Confident in leading, challenging and influencing both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to highlight commercial opportunities and risk
• Takes a collaborative approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills, working with positivity, charisma and a tireless drive for results

Hours of work:

• Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Salary and benefits:

• £48,000 – £52,000
• Company pension
• Life assurance and healthcare