Finance Manager

Anderson Knight; Ayr; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK organization is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial operations and reporting. The role involves overseeing monthly financial processes, supporting audits, and enhancing internal controls. Candidates should possess a full accountancy qualification and strong leadership capabilities. This is an opportunity to drive commercial success within a dynamic team that values strategic input and collaboration. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply with their CV.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong leadership qualities for deputising in senior roles.
• Excellent skills in communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial reporting process ensuring accuracy.
• Support annual external audit and preparation of financial statements.
• Consolidate and manage weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Improve internal financial controls and processes.
• Support annual budget development.
• Oversee treasury and banking relationships.
• Supervise daily transactional finance operations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Strategic Mindset

Excellent Communication

Education

Full Accountancy Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent)

Job description

Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with our well-established client as they seek to appoint a Finance Manager to join their existing Finance team.

This is an unique opportunity to join a highly respected and dynamic organisation, recognised for their high end product and reputation within their market.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the financial operations of the business. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, driving process improvements and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead the monthly financial reporting process across multiple group entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Support the annual external audit, including preparation of statutory financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Consolidate and manage weekly cash flow forecasts, ensuring robust cash flow planning and monitoring.
• Strengthen and improve internal financial controls and processes across all business units.
• Support the development of the annual budget.
• Oversee treasury and banking relationships, ensuring effective cash and debt management.
• Supervise daily transactional finance operations and ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Manage financial aspects of insurance, rebates, and intercompany recharges.
• Provide financial modelling and commercial analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Deliver insightful ad hoc financial analysis to aid senior decision-making.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Full accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent).
• Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to deputise for senior leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• A proactive and strategic mindset, with the ability to support a range of business projects.

In return is the opportunity to enhance and drive commercial operations within a successful business, engaging with key senior stakeholders and benefiting from a collaborative, forward thinking team.

To apply in confidence for this outstanding opportunity, please submit your CV today.