Finance Manager

Searley Owen; Maldon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Maldon is seeking a Finance Manager / Head of Finance for a 9-month fixed term contract. The role involves overseeing the finance department, including accounts payable and receivable, P&L management, and preparing monthly financial reports. Candidates should have experience in finance management or as a management accountant, possessing a chartered accounting qualification. The position offers a basic salary of £50,000 per annum, 4 days in the office, and benefits such as private healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private Health care

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Death in service benefit

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Management Accountant, Head of Finance, or similar.
• Must have a chartered accounting qualification or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations including accounts payable and receivable.
• Lead and oversee P&L, forecasts, budgets, and cash flow management.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.

Skills

Management Accountant experience

Chartered accounting qualification

Financial analysis expertise

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of accounting standards

Education

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

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