Finance Manager
Employer Location England, Oxfordshire, Bicester Salary - per annum + Upto £60,000 Closing date 8 May 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Job Opportunity:
Collaborating closely with the Managing Director, this role seeks an experienced finance expert eager for a diverse and impactful position. The ideal candidate will provide accurate and timely financial insights while overseeing all aspects of the company's financial operations. This is a dynamic, hands-on opportunity for someone who thrives in a close-knit and highly effective team.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Banking, Payroll, and Transaction Oversight: Provide strategic management of banking activities, ensure timely and accurate execution of outsourced payroll processes, and oversee accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions to maintain smooth financial operations.
2. Financial Reporting and Compliance: Prepare accurate and detailed financial statements, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. Regularly review reporting practices to enhance clarity and precision.
3. Process Improvement and Automation: Assess and enhance existing financial controls, processes, and systems. Lead initiatives to drive automation and technological improvements, optimising efficiency across the finance function.
4. Leadership and Team Management: Guide and support a small, experienced Finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Provide mentorship and clear direction to ensure alignment with the organisation's goals.
5. Management Reporting and Analysis: Compile and present the monthly management pack, including key financial metrics, variances, and performance analysis. Offer actionable insights to inform business decision-making.
6. Budgeting and Forecasting: Take charge of budgeting processes, collaborating with stakeholders to develop realistic forecasts and financial plans. Ensure management information is prepared and delivered promptly when requested.
7. Audit and Professional Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and other professional advisors. Ensure that audits and advisory processes are seamless and conducted efficiently.
Skills & Experience Required: This role is ideal for a proactive, flexible individual who isn't afraid to get involved and tackle challenges head-on. We're seeking someone with:
8. Strong analytical skills and expertise in data manipulation.
9. Qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA, with a background in high-volume transaction and stock movement businesses. QBE Candidates will also be considered.
10. A can-do attitude, excellent organisational skills, and the drive to take ownership of tasks.
11. The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing a variety of deadlines.
12. Exceptional people skills to foster collaboration and promote improvements across the business.
13. Keen attention to detail, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
14. Solid experience with financial systems, processes, and reporting, along with the ability to enhance and streamline existing procedures.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
15. Corporate Governance
16. Credit Control
17. Part-Qualified Accountant
18. Payroll
19. Public Practice Accounting
20. Public Services Accounting
21. Senior Finance – Qualified
22. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
23. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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