Finance Manager

Cole Connections Ltd; Banstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cole Connections Ltd in Reigate is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to own the finance function in a growing SME. The role is office-based, 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday, with a salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.

You will manage budgets, forecasts, cashflow and financial reporting, working with senior leadership to ensure robust controls as the business scales.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in finance or accounting.
• ACCA/CIMA part- or fully-qualified.
• Experience with Xero and financial controls.
• Experience in SME or larger organisations welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Managing budgets, including preparation, monitoring expenditure and analysing variances
• Preparing and maintaining financial forecasts to support planning
• Cashflow management and forecasting
• Overseeing day-to-day finance functions and reporting
• Preparing monthly management accounts and reconciliations
• VAT returns, payroll coordination and statutory reporting
• Maintaining and improving financial controls and processes
• Providing financial information to senior leadership

Skills

Budget management

Financial forecasting

Cashflow management

Financial reporting

Education

ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance ManagerLocation: Reigate or Banstead, Surrey | Fully office-basedHours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pmSalary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a finance function and make a real difference within a growing business?

We are working with an ambitious, growing SME looking to appoint a hands-on Finance Manager to oversee its day-to-day financial operations. Strong experience in budget management, financial forecasting and cashflow management is essential, alongside a solid financial accounting background.

This could be an excellent opportunity for someone who has developed their skills within a larger organisation and would now enjoy bringing that knowledge and experience into a smaller business, where they can have greater ownership, work closely with senior leadership and grow alongside the company.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing budgets, including preparation, monitoring expenditure and analysing variances


• Preparing and maintaining financial forecasts to support effective financial planning


• Taking ownership of cashflow management, including monitoring cash positions and preparing cashflow forecasts


• Overseeing the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting


• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reconciliations


• Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations


• Managing VAT returns, payroll coordination and statutory reporting requirements


• Maintaining and improving financial controls, processes and procedures


• Providing accurate financial information and reports to senior leadership


• Supporting the continued growth of the business by ensuring the finance function remains efficient, organised and fit for purpose

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 8 years' experience within finance or accounting, with a strong financial accounting background


• Fully qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMAD


• Demonstrable experience across all three key areas: budget management, financial forecasting and cashflow management


• Strong technical accounting knowledge and the confidence to manage an end-to-end finance function


• Previous experience of using Xero is essential


• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills


• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership


• The confidence to work closely with senior leadership and adapt to the needs of a smaller business


• Experience gained within a larger organisation would be particularly welcome, although candidates from SME backgrounds will also be considered

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys being hands-on, wants genuine ownership of their work and would relish the opportunity to become an integral part of a growing business.