Finance Manager

Grs; Basildon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning and analysis. In this pivotal role, you will prepare management accounts and financial reports, guiding senior management in strategic business decisions. You will oversee the accounting closing process and ensure compliance with local and group requirements. Your expertise in budgeting and cost reduction will be crucial in enhancing profitability. If you are a qualified ACCA or CIMA accountant with strong analytical skills and a passion for finance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Lead the accounting closing process and oversee financial systems.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Numerical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Partly qualified/Qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant

Tools

Excel

Sage

Diamant

Job description

Job title: Finance Manager

Function: Responsible for financial planning and analysis.

Department: Finances & Administration

Report to: CEO / Regional Head of Reporting (functional)

Responsibilities:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and other financial reports and presenting to senior management to aid with and advise on business decisions.
• Supporting the development of the budget and controlling the performance of the business, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.
• Leading the accounting closing process, ensuring the preparation of statutory accounts and supporting the Group's consolidation process.
• Developing and overseeing financial systems and procedures, ensuring they meet local statutory and Group's requirements (including VAT filings and payroll).
• Overseeing accounting/invoicing staff, providing guidance and support with day-to-day accountancy tasks.
• Supporting the regional and group finance team on improvement projects (including migration of ERP systems).

Education, experience and skillset:

• Partly qualified/Qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills whilst maintaining a strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, able to work with people at all levels.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and work under time pressure.
• Advanced level in Excel, experience of Sage and/or Diamant are considered an additional asset.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience working in a group subsidiary and in ERP migration desired.