Finance Manager

Novo Executive Search and Selection Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to strengthen their finance team. The role involves preparing management accounts, managing cash flow, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with at least 5 years in management accounting, strong IT skills, and the ambition to advance into senior leadership. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment with a focus on growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial finance or management accounting.
• Proven track record of delivering accurate financial reporting and insightful analysis.
• Ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow planning cycles.
• Manage audit processes and external auditor relationships.
• Oversee payroll and credit control functions.
• Drive process improvements and systems development.

Skills

Finance background

Management accounting

Advanced IT skills

Strong communication

Proactive and confident

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Our client is a long established, privately-owned market leader in the manufacturing industry.

With a reputation for award winning design, exceptional product quality and outstanding customer service, the business has built strong long-term partnerships with some of the leading national retailers as well as large independent retail groups. Following significant investment in its production and distribution facilities the company is positioned for sustained growth over the coming years. As part of their ongoing growth and planned succession, they are now seeking an enthusiastic and commercially astute Management Accountant to join their team and develop with the business.

The Opportunity

As Finance Manager and a qualified Management Accountant, you will work closely with the Head of Finance, taking responsibility for management accounts, cash flow, payroll etc and contribute to maintaining robust financial controls. They would like to recruit someone who enjoys finding ways to improve efficiency through enhancing or introducing new processes and systems. This role also offers exciting progression opportunities as part of their succession planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and commentary for senior leadership.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning cycles.
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Oversee and execute transactional finance functions including payroll and credit control.
• Manage audit processes and external auditor relationships.
• Drive process improvements and systems development to support growth.
• Assist with continuous process improvement and systems development.

What We’re Looking For

• Finance background, either qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) or qualified by experience.
• At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial finance or management accounting, within industry.
• Management accountant background with a proven ability to deliver accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Proven track record of delivering accurate reporting and insightful analysis.
• Advanced IT skills and experience, particularly with Excel and accounting systems (SAP advantageous).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands on and confident in driving change.
• Ambition and capability to lead the finance function in the near term.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a creative, growth focused business, take ownership of the finance agenda with high levels of autonomy and responsibility with the opportunity to progress rapidly into a senior leadership role.