Finance Manager

Additional Resources; Erith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization specializing in high-pressure fire cylinder services seeks a Finance Manager. In this full-time role, you will lead the finance team, manage financial activities, and contribute to strategic decisions. Ideal candidates will possess significant finance leadership experience and relevant qualifications, making this an exciting opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience in finance leadership.
• Prior roles: Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or similar.
• Experience with integrated ERP systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the finance team.
• Managing financial planning and analysis activities.
• Producing timely management accounts and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Data Analysis

Strategic Decision Making

Process Development

Education

NVQ level 3 or above in accounting

AAT

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a well-established organisation specialising in the pressure testing and refilling of high-pressure fire cylinders. This full-time role offers a salary range of £40,000 - £45,000 and benefits.

As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for leading financial management activities, supporting strategic decisions, and driving operational efficiencies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the finance team, overseeing performance, training, and workload allocation.
• Assisting with financial planning related to staffing, capital investment, and process development.
• Supporting salary reviews and staff development decisions in collaboration with HR and senior management.
• Producing timely management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and detailed cost reports.
• Partnering with general and operational management to influence strategic business decisions.
• Managing forecasting cycles and annual budgets.
• Delivering ad-hoc reports to improve business insight (e.g., WIP, TAT, margin analysis, product/customer trends).
• Managing VAT returns and reconciliation.
• Overseeing ERP and IT financial process improvements, staff training, and automation opportunities.

Candidate requirements:

• Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Financial Accountant, FP&A Manager, or similar role.
• 4-5 years of experience in a finance leadership position.
• Experience working with integrated ERP systems.
• NVQ level 3 or above in accounting or equivalent qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulae, data analysis).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation with excellent potential for career progression!

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