Finance Manager

Howett Thorpe; Farnham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Finance Manager to lead their finance function in a dynamic SME environment. You will play a crucial role in preparing management accounts, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This position offers a blend of responsibilities that will allow you to showcase your expertise in financial management while working closely with company directors. With a supportive team and opportunities for flexible working arrangements, this role is perfect for a versatile finance professional eager to make a significant impact in a stable organization.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health Insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced company pension scheme

Car parking onsite

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management within an SME environment.
• Ability to manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow for financial stability.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication Skills

Variance Analysis

Education

Relevant Finance Qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Reference number: HT15781

This well-established SME business based near Farnham is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team. You will be joining an innovative and stable organisation that offers a varied role as well as great career stability. This role will be mostly office based with some flexibility to work from home once settled into the role. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced and versatile individual who has previous experience of working for an SME and is eagerly looking for their next role.

Finance Manager – Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Health Insurance
• Life assurance
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Car parking onsite

Finance Manager – About The Role

In this role you will be solely responsible for the running of the finance function and will be reporting into the company directors. You will be working in a small office team with communication between departments very key.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Full preparation and production of the monthly management accounts. Perform variance analysis and manage intercompany reconciliations.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow to support financial stability and strategic decision making.
• Maintain comprehensive financial records in Xero, ensuring accuracy and timely balance sheet reconciliations.
• Post all journal entries, including prepayments, accruals and depreciation.
• Manage Credit Control and the UK payroll/HR functions.
• Oversee VAT submissions and intercompany purchase invoices, ensuring compliance with tax and reporting obligations.
• Lead year-end preparations, liaising with auditors and tax advisors to ensure all is compliant.

The successful Finance Manager will have:

• Previous experience in a similar position
• SME or sole charge experience is essential
• Working experience with Xero
• Ability to communicate at all levels