Finance Manager

Michael Page; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and reporting in the retail sector. This role involves managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will possess relevant professional qualifications and have proven experience in financial management. Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Access to a Pension scheme

Opportunity for career growth

Supportive professional environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Experience in preparing and delivering financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and reporting within the retail industry.
• Manage the preparation and delivery of financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise financial performance.

Skills

Financial management expertise

Proficiency in financial software

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of financial regulations

Education

AAT, CIMA, ACCA (Part Qualified)

Job description

The Finance Manager will oversee the financial operations and reporting within the retail industry, ensuring compliance and driving efficiency. This permanent role is ideal for a professional with expertise in accounting and finance who is ready to make an impact.

Client Details

The company is known for its structured and professional approach to financial management and its commitment to operational excellence.

Description

• Manage the preparation and delivery of financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insights to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise financial performance.
• Preparing and posting journal entries
• Completing VAT returns for all companies
• Preparation of quarterly management accounts
• Managing the purchase ledger, including invoice processing and supplier reconciliation
• Overseeing credit control, insurance of credit accounts and chasing outstanding debts
• Producing cash flow forecasts and monitoring variances
• Monthly control account reconciliation
• Performing bank reconciliations, including USD and Euro accounts
• Assisting with stock control and inventory adjustments
• Preparing and submitting confirmation statements
• Supporting with general ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required
• Government Surveys keeping record of responses
• Audit file preparation
• Assist with year-end and other financial statements, journal postings, accruals, and prepayments
• Reconciliation of all balance sheet control accounts & bank accounts
• Nominal ledger balance sheet and bank postings including controlling and overseeing lease direct debits and maintaining lease contract files.
• Liaise with third party suppliers and professionals as necessary
• Managing cost projections spreadsheet for various projects.
• Business partner with operations directors to ensure that costings are accurate.
• Keeping up to date and well informed on cyber and other business fraud (this is a standard responsibility of all those within the finance department and has been highlighted due to the growing increase of fraud across all sectors)

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• Professional qualifications: AAT, CIMA, ACCA (Part Qualified)
• Proven experience in financial management
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Job Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Access to a Pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work in a professional and supportive environment.
• Potential for career growth

If you are a motivated by the prospect of becoming a Finance Manager and looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today!