Finance Manager

Searley Owen; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing client in Essex is seeking a Finance Manager / Head of Finance for a 9-month fixed-term contract. The role involves hands-on management of the finance department, leading responsibilities in P&L, budgeting, forecasts, and cash flow management. The ideal candidate will have a chartered accounting qualification and experience in financial management. Competitive salary of £50,000 and attractive benefits, including private health care and pension scheme are offered.

Benefits

Private Health care

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Management Accountant, Head of Finance, or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and financial management principles.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the finance department including accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure timely production of monthly management accounts and sales forecasts.
• Lead P&L management and budget preparation for the departments.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Analysis

VAT Compliance

Budgeting

Excel Reporting

Education

Chartered accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPA)

Job description

We are looking for a Finance Manager / Head of Finance to support a manufacturing client based in Maldon. This is a 9 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

This is a hands-on finance position, taking on day to day responsibility for the finance department. Working in a close nit, supportive and competent finance team, you will lead P&L, BS, Budgets, Forecasts and Cashflow.

Essential Functions / Key Focus Areas

• Day to day responsibility of the finance department including accounts payable and receivable
• Invoicing processing, commission reporting and payment, fixed assets to include depreciation and amortisation, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet, reconciliations and cash management including petty cash
• Full accountability for P&L, BS, Budgets, Forecasts and Cashflow
• VAT return and group analysis monthly
• Monthly management accounts and sales reporting forecast
• Analysing expected margins, financial variances, and financial modelling
• Producing well-presented, comprehensive, and easy to read reports in Excel
• Work with payroll ensuring that the monthly payrolls are processed accurately
• Keeping the PAYE/NIC contribution records up to date and accurate
• Working with department heads, in the production of annual departmental budgets and quarterly forecasting.
• Ensure external and internal audit communications are rolled out efficiently

Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience working as a Management Accountant, Head of Finance, or Finance Management role.
• Chartered accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPA, equivalent recognised qualification, or level of experience.
• Ability to instil a sense of urgency to ensure that all activities are completed on schedule and budget
• Ability to work with a high sense of trust and integrity
• Experience applying accounting standards and principles, legislation, and financial management.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrate expertise in review, interpretation, and analysis of accounting information.

Pay, Benefits & Working hours

• Basic salary of 50,000 per annum
• 4 days per week in the office, 1 from home.
• Private Health care
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Death in service (4 times basic salary)
• Attractive office locations, with free on-site parking
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holiday