Our client is looking for an experienced Finance Manager for a position that is based in the Ebbw Vale area. They are a long established manufacturer who are looking for a very experienced hands-on Finance Manager to assist them with their continuous year-on-year growth.
This is a senior position in a progressive successful company with a team culture.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with senior management to develop financial strategies for the organization and looking after the day-to-day accounting functions. You are comfortable handling large amounts of data, acting as a business partner, decision maker, and providing regular financial reporting.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* Preparing monthly management accounts.
* Monitoring company performance against budget and any targets agreed by the Directors including liaising with other staff on budget matters, including providing support and training where appropriate or required.
* Monitoring cashflow, credit control and client limits.
* Managing the day-to-day relationship with suppliers on credit insurance.
* Liaising with company accountants and auditors.
* Monitoring and operating the monthly payroll process.
* Monitoring prices and costs and looking for cost reduction opportunities, working with Senior Manager and others as appropriate.
* Monitoring HMRC returns and ensuring that returns and payments are timely.
* Arranging and overseeing any hire purchase or leasing agreements.
* Assisting with grant opportunities in relation to the acquisition of machinery and equipment, or the engagement of new employees.
* Supervising accounts staff and discussing individual performance and training requirements.
* Analysing data and providing reports as required.
* Responsible for cash management, bank reconciliations, accounts payable activity and all other day-to-day finance tasks.
* Performing other duties as assigned.
Skills and requirements:
* An appropriate accounts qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and demonstrable knowledge of mathematics and accountancy.
* Experience in a similar role, with some experience of leading other people.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work as a member of a leadership team, operating strategically to pre-identified objectives and targets.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to prioritise tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
* Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
* High level of Excel skills required.
* Familiarity with standard business software, including Sage, Excel, Office etc.
This role is based on site so your ability to get to the site 5 days a week is imperative.
If you are looking for a new opportunity in the New Year then please send me your CV.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Manufacturing
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