Finance Manager

Extension Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning and analysis. The role involves overseeing financial operations across subsidiaries and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates should have a professional accounting qualification and relevant industry experience. Join a diverse and innovative team in Stockton-on-Tees.

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience in finance, accounting, or related roles.
• Established industry experience or transition from Practice to Industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
• Oversee credit control, monthly supplier payments, and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax laws.
• Coordinate internal and external audits as key contact.
• Lead, coach, and mentor finance team members.

Skills

Financial planning

Financial analysis

Reporting

Accounting principles

Advanced Excel

Education

Recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, AAT, CIMA)

Job description

Job Title and Location

Finance Manager – Stockton-on-Tees (Permanent, Full-time)

About the Company

Our client is a forward-thinking, internationally active organisation where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.

The Finance Manager Role

The Finance Manager will play a crucial role in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within the company. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this position is responsible for leading the finance team and overseeing the financial operations of subsidiaries in the UK, Spain, Netherlands, and Germany.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and consolidation of group management information.
• Oversee credit control, monthly supplier payments, and cash flow management to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international accounting standards and tax laws.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, acting as the key point of contact for auditors and other stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and mentor finance team members, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

About You - Finance Manager

The ideal candidate will hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, AAT, CIMA) along with strong professional experience in finance, accounting, or related roles.

We welcome applications from Finance Managers with established industry experience, as well as those seeking their first move from Practice into an industry role.

Additional Requirements

• Proven track record in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

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