Finance Manager

EA First; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

EA First Ltd is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead day-to-day finance operations from its Solihull offices. You will manage a small office-based team and report to the Finance Director, ensuring robust financial controls and timely reporting.

The role requires a qualified or QBE accountant with a track record in a busy, growing service environment. On-site work in Solihull is necessary, with a competitive salary and benefits package including free on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Qualified or qualified by experience accountant.
• Experience managing finance operations in a growing business.
• Strong leadership and team development.
• Ability to work on site in Solihull.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day banking, reconciliations, and invoice-discounting.
• Supervise weekly and monthly sales invoicing.
• Ensure timely purchase ledger processing and cash collection.
• Coordinate payroll reconciliations and payroll reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and optimize working capital.
• Maintain financial controls and liaise with auditors.
• Assist in preparation of annual financial statements.
• Lead and mentor junior finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial control

Analytical skills

On-site work

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA)

Job description

An established and growing service-sector business based in Solihull is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead its day-to-day finance operations and develop a small, office-based team.

Our client is a successful outsourced services business operating across the UK from its Solihull head office. The company has achieved consistent growth and has ambitious plans for its continued development.

Based at the company's offices in Solihull, the Finance Manager, reporting to the Finance Director, will oversee the day-to-day running of the finance department while leading and mentoring junior team members.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing daily banking, reconciliations and invoice-discounting schedules
• Overseeing weekly and monthly sales invoicing
• Ensuring accurate and timely purchase ledger processing
• Managing credit control and supporting strong cash collection
• Completing monthly payroll reconciliations
• Monitoring cash flow and maximising available working capital
• Maintaining and improving financial controls and processes
• Coordinating information and acting as a key contact for external auditors
• Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements

The successful Finance Manager applicant will be a qualified or qualified by experience accountant with experience managing finance operations within a busy and growing business.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and team-development capabilities
• A demonstrable record of implementing and maintaining financial controls
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work on site in Solihull

A competitive salary plus benefits and free on-site parking

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.