Finance Manager

Atkinson Moss; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager for a wholesale business near Norwich. The role involves overseeing financial health, managing day-to-day operations, and providing strategic insights. Successful candidates will be qualified accountants with proven finance management experience and strong leadership skills. This position emphasizes collaboration and compliance, supporting the business's growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar finance management role.
• Ability to manage and develop a finance team.
• Collaboration across departments and influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee cash flow management and treasury functions.
• Coordinate and manage external audits.
• Provide financial insight for business decisions.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Highly organised

Detail-oriented

Job description

Atkinson Moss are working exclusively with a wholesale business on the outskirts of Norwich in their search for a Finance Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organisation through effective planning, budgeting, reporting, and control. This role will manage the day-to-day financial operations, provide strategic insights to senior management, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies. The Finance Manager will play a key role in driving financial performance, improving processes, and supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, including financial analysis and commentary

Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals

Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and treasury functions

Manage and support a finance Assistant, including development, training, and performance reviews

Coordinate and manage external audits and liaise with auditors

Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and internal controls

Provide financial insight and support to key business decisions and investment appraisals

Oversee and support all transactional duties

Key Skills & Experience:

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Proven experience in a similar finance management role

Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills

Leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a finance team

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence decision-making

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines under pressure