Finance Manager 12 Month Maternity Cover Contract Littlehampton Highly successful SME client in the manufacturing sector is requiring a contract Finance Manager to cover a 12 month maternity leave. The individual is due to go on leave early May but they’re keen for a smooth and thorough handover so looking at a March - April start. The successful candidate will report directly to the Managing Director & CEO and help them steer the company during the 12 month period. This is a standalone finance position but there is administrative support from other functions and cross-over in others roles (eg payroll processing). This would suit someone experienced and confident in their own technical abilities who is also hands-on and won’t mind some of the more junior / mundane tasks required from a standalone role. Someone from a SME Finance / Accounts Manager background who can work autonomously with a great degree of accuracy and efficiency. A background in manufacturing and Sage 50 would also be advantageous but can be taught. This is a fantastic team of dedicated and enthusiastic staff who really care about the success and reputation of this long-standing business. They’re currently entering a period of business reinvestment with exciting operational growth plans afoot. This is supported by healthy sales over recent years and ever-increasing customer enquiries. There is a notable sense of excitement and positivity across the organisation. Job spec available on request and will encompass bookkeeping, management accounts, compliance, year-end accounts, some HR admin and company secretarial duties. Sage 50 finance system. Please apply via website or contact Georgina at Harvey John Ltd for more information.