About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Finance Manager to lead our finance department, drive continuous improvements, and enhance financial intelligence to support business growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is eager to influence high-level business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
* Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, ensuring continuous learning and professional growth.
* Delegate routine tasks effectively to junior team members, allowing focus on strategic initiatives.
* Drive automation and efficiency improvements within finance operations.
* Assist the Finance Director and Board in shaping financial strategies and decision-making.
Financial Process Improvement & Automation
* Identify and implement process automation and system enhancements to improve business efficiency.
* Develop and maintain financial intelligence tools that enhance reporting accuracy and business insights.
* Transition regular reporting tasks into automated templates for efficiency and accuracy.
* Streamline financial workflows to reduce manual interventions and improve data accuracy.
Sales Ledger & Credit Control
* Oversee junior team members handling sales order entry and invoice processing.
* Monitor accuracy and completeness of sales invoicing, ensuring alignment with customer systems (Adquira, EE, SAP - training provided if required).
* Maintain and improve the company commercial tracker to ensure real-time visibility of financial data.
* Oversee credit control activities, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts and preparation of a weekly credit control report for the Board.
Financial Reporting & Business Intelligence
* Produce and present weekly finance reports, including sales performance, deferred income, and managed resource summaries.
* Deliver financial insights at weekly planning meetings to support strategic decision-making.
* Work closely with the Finance Director and the Board to implement data-driven decision-making practices.
Bank Reconciliation & Supplier Ledger Management
* Reconcile bank accounts, with a primary focus on the sales ledger.
* Manage and reconcile the customer factoring account, processing funding requests as required.
* Oversee purchase ledger accounts for key suppliers, ensuring accurate invoice processing and reconciliation.
* Improve supplier account management processes to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Payroll & Employee Benefits Administration
* Oversee monthly timesheet summaries, TOIL balances, and payroll entries into Sage.
* Manage employee benefits, including health insurance and pension schemes.
* Implement efficiency improvements in payroll-related processes.
Ad Hoc & Strategic Finance Initiatives
* Support the Finance Director with high-level financial strategy and business planning.
* Generate ad hoc reports and insights for the Board and Finance Director.
* Continuously seek business improvement opportunities by analysing financial data and identifying cost-saving initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
* Sage 50 or Xero:
Minimum three years' experience in either system.
* Senior Finance Experience: At least two years in a senior finance role, with leadership responsibilities.
* Process Automation: Experience implementing finance process automation and efficiency improvements.
* Financial Reporting & Analysis: Proven ability to generate insightful financial reports that support business decisions.
Education & Certifications:
* ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or near completion.
* Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel (including Macros) and familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Word, Teams, SharePoint - training provided if needed).
* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to business process improvements.
Why Join Us?
* Be a key player in a fast-growing, forward-thinking company.
* Opportunity to influence finance strategy and drive business transformation.
* Work in a collaborative, supportive, and innovation-driven environment.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are a finance professional looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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