Finance Manager

Fairford Associates; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 21 days + Bank Holidays

Gym membership

Contributory pension

Free office parking

EV charging access

Job summary

Fairford Associates in Solihull is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance team and partner with senior management to drive financial performance.

The role is based at the head office in Solihull, with hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, reporting to the Finance Director.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA level or above).
• Experience with invoice discounting essential.
• Advanced Excel skills necessary.
• Experience in busy and fast-growing business desirable.
• Sage Line 50 experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Daily bank processing and reconciliations.
• Weekly and monthly sales invoicing using Sage 50 and Timegate rostering management system.
• Daily purchase ledger processing.
• Credit control.
• Monthly Payroll reconciliations.
• Lead, mentor junior team members.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships.
• Provide and co-ordinate information for external auditors.
• Drive cash flow to maximise available cash.
• Assist in production of annual financial statements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Finance controls

Team mentorship

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Excel

Education

ACCA qualification

Tools

Sage 50

Timegate rostering

Advanced Excel

Sage Line 50

Job description

Finance Manager

Location – Solihull

£45,000, 21 days holiday per annum plus all UK Bank Holidays. Holiday increasing by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 25, access to company-funded gym membership after successful completion of probationary period, contributory pension scheme, free Head Office parking and access to EV chargers

The Opportunity

My client is a long-established security company based in Solihull, West Midlands, providing a wide range of manned security services to a broad and varied client base across the UK. The heart of their business is their people. The business is growing quickly and their future plans are ambitious. I am currently working with them to find a Finance Manager to join their friendly head office based team. The hours of work are 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday at the client’s Head Office in Solihull. There are two Finance Accounts Assistants to oversee, whilst the FM reports into the FD.

Main Duties

• Daily bank processing and reconciliations including updating invoice discounting schedules
• Weekly and monthly sales invoicing using Sage 50 and Timegate rostering management system
• Daily purchase ledger processing
• Credit control
• Monthly Payroll reconciliations
• Lead, manage and mentor junior members of the team.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships.
• Provide and co-ordinate information for all external auditors
• Drive cash flow to maximise available cash.
• Assist in production of annual financial statements.

Skills/abilities and Aptitude

• Candidates must be able to commute on a daily basis to Solihull (this is NOT a work from home role)
• Analytical and Strategic thinker
• Strong leadership skills
• Prepared to challenge and drive change.
• Can influence and communicate effectively.
• A positive, can-do attitude
• A demonstrable record of achievement in the implementation and maintenance of financial controls.
• Able to communicate with all levels of the business.
• A proactive team member, capable of undertaking new projects.

Experience Required

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA level or above)
• Experience of invoice discounting essential
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Previous experience of working within a busy and fast-growing business
• Previous experience of Sage Line 50