Artis Finance and Accountancy are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join a growing business based in Cardiff. This is a critical role that will oversee the financial health and performance of the company, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and compliance with accounting standards. You will play a key part in guiding strategic decision-making while leading a small but capable finance team.
Finance Manager Responsibilities
Accounting Policies and Controls:
* Maintain up-to-date accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate financial management and clean audit reports.
* Implement and monitor a strong financial control framework to identify and mitigate risks.
Management Reporting:
* Review monthly management accounts, comparing performance against budget, and provide detailed variance analysis and commentary.
* Prepare the monthly board pack, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
Reconciliations and Systems Management:
* Oversee the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all balances are supported with appropriate documentation.
* Post necessary journals in Sage 200 to ensure the production of accurate management accounts.
Financial Analysis and Improvements:
* Review divisional management reports, offering insights and recommendations for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
* Produce weekly cash flow forecasts and identify opportunities for working capital optimisation.
Operational Finance Oversight:
* Approve supplier payments and manage cash collection from trade debtors.
* Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns to HMRC.
Team Leadership and Development:
* Manage, develop, and lead the Finance team, providing supervision and professional development to two direct reports.
Audit and Compliance:
* Prepare year-end financial statements in compliance with FRS102.
* Lead the preparation of audit files and act as the primary contact for auditors and tax advisors.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
* Assist with the annual budgeting process and mid-year reforecasting activities.
System Optimisation:
* Maximise the potential of the Sage 200 accounting system.
Finance Manager Experience
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for driving financial excellence. You will need:
* Proven experience in financial management, ideally with exposure to FRS102 and Sage 200.
* Excellent knowledge of financial controls, reporting, and risk management.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
* Demonstrated experience in team leadership and development.
* A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is highly desirable.
* Advanced knowledge of VAT reporting and compliance.
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