Finance Manager

Marc Daniels; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A blue-chip company in Middlesbrough is seeking a Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves managing cash forecasts, overseeing period-end tasks, and coordinating quarterly returns, along with mentoring a team of three. Candidates should be part-qualified accountants preferably with experience in management accounting and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant with relevant experience.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data.
• Experience in management accounting within relevant industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash forecasting, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Oversee intercompany processes and queries.
• Lead and mentor a finance team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Power BI

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

A great role has arisen for a Finance Manager on a 12 month FTC basis to join a blue-chip company based in Middlesbrough.

Responsibilities:

• Manage cash forecasting, reporting, bank reconciliations, and cash book postings in line with group guidelines.
• Lead the period-end timetable, ensuring timely completion of tasks, including reconciling key general ledger balances monthly.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of quarterly returns, including VAT and Waste Management.
• Oversee the intercompany process and resolve related queries.
• Manage ledger and Balance Sheet reconciliation.
• Own the AR and AP processes for the Polymers sub-division.
• Collaborate with commercial and financial teams to address and resolve financial issues.
• Review and improve processes and systems for greater efficiency.
• Manage the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring compliance with IFRS16 within the sub-division.
• Lead and mentor three direct reports, fostering their development and ensuring clear task delegation within the finance team.

Requirements:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA)
• Experience supporting and influencing operational colleagues across multiple locations
• Excel and Power BI skills are advantageous
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make recommendations for strategic decision-making
• Management accounting experience gained in the service, logistics or waste industries an advantage

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