Finance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Burntisland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to support the Group Finance Director. This role offers the chance to lead a high-performing finance function, ensuring robust financial controls and processes. You will manage budgeting, financial reporting, and a small finance team while actively engaging in daily operations. With a supportive office culture and flexible working arrangements, this position is ideal for a Qualified Accountant eager to make a significant impact in a growing organization. Join a dynamic team and contribute to enhancing financial performance and decision-making.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Dog friendly office

On-site parking

Supportive office culture

40 hour working week

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with multi-division or group accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of budgeting processes and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the balance sheet and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Lead the budgeting process, including forecasting and variance reporting.

Skills

Budget Management

Financial Reporting

Team Management

Excel Proficiency

Financial Controls

Sage 200

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/CA)

Tools

Sage 200

BI Tools

Job description

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Hutcheon Mearns is working, on an exclusive basis, with an organisation in Fife to recruit a Finance Manager, as number two to the Group Finance Director. This is a £50mill t/o business which has recently grown through acquisition and is seeking a Qualified Accountant with a proven track record of balance sheet responsibility, to lead the day to day operations of the finance team. You will join a multi-divisional group which is on a growth trajectory and will be an integral part of the journey to enhance controls, processes and systems within the organisation.

The Opportunity

As number two to the Group Finance Director, you will work to build a high performing finance function, ensuring strong controls and processes. You will work closely with key stakeholders to support commercial decision making by providing robust and timely financial reporting and management information. Your responsibilities will include;

• Full Balance Sheet Ownership: Oversee all aspects of the balance sheet and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Budget Management: Lead the budgeting process, including forecasting, analysis and variance reporting
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor a small finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
• Hands-on approach: Exhibit a pro-active, "can -do" attitude, being actively involved in daily financial operations
• High Excel proficiency:Utilise a high standard of Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, management reports and use BI tools for insightful analysis
• Financial Controls and processes: Ensuring robust financial controls and processes are in place to ensure the integrity of financial information
• Payroll Management: Oversee payroll processing and ensure compliance with regulations
• Use of Sage 200: Manage financial systems and processes using Sage 200

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/CA) with experience of multi-division or group accounting. You will have strong understanding of budgeting processes and financial control and a high level of competence using Excel and financial reporting tools. Knowledge of payroll management responsibilities would be desirable and experience in a fast-paced production sector, would be highly advantageous.

On offer?

• A supportive and friendly office culture with a family-feel
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle (with core working hours)
• Dog friendly office
• On-site parking
• 40 hour working week with flexible start/finish times