Finance Manager

Four Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Recruitment is seeking a Finance Manager/Financial Controller to lead the Group finance function, reporting to the Managing Director. You will cover financial reporting, management accounts, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, controls and payroll reporting, while supporting and mentoring the Assistant Management Accountant and Finance Apprentice.

The role requires strong accounting expertise, stakeholder communication, and a proactive approach to improving profitability and efficiency

Qualifications

• Qualified Management Accountant with ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience across financial and management accounting activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Group finance function.
• Providing clear financial analysis and commentary to the Board.
• Monitoring business performance against budgets, forecasts and key financial indicators.
• Provision of Management Information and reports as required by the business.
• Investigation and explanation of key variances and identification of potential areas of risk.
• Completion of the monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting analysis.
• Detailed Profitability Analysis by income stream.
• Overseeing the sales ledger including invoice/payment processing.
• Overseeing the purchase ordering process and general bookkeeping.
• Completion of VAT Returns and other relevant financial submissions.
• Overseeing payroll and pension processes and reporting, applying any tax code changes, any attachment of earnings orders, FPS Submission, sending of colleague payslips and P45’s.
• Provision of KPI/management information and analysis as required on a weekly, monthly, annual and periodic basis, and any financial modelling as required.
• Challenging expenditure and identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Managing, supporting and developing the Assistant Management Accountant & Finance Apprentice.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills including Excel

Education

ACCA or CIMA qualified

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for the Group finance function you will report to the Managing Director, covering all aspects financial reporting, management accounts, cash flow through to budgeting, forecasting, controls & statutory compliance, and payroll reporting. Responsible for leading, supporting and mentoring the Assistant Management Accountant and Finance Apprentice.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Group finance function
• Providing clear financial analysis and commentary to the Board
• Monitoring business performance against budgets, forecasts and key financial indicators
• Provision of Management Information and reports as required by the business
• Investigation and explanation of key variances and identification of potential areas of risk
• Completion of the monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting analysis
• Detailed Profitability Analysis by income stream
• Overseeing the sales ledger including invoice/payment processing
• Overseeing the purchase ordering process and general bookkeeping
• Completion of VAT Returns and other relevant financial submissions
• Overseeing payroll and pension processes and reporting, applying any tax code changes, any attachment of earnings orders, FPS Submission, sending of colleague payslips and P45’s
• Provision of KPI/management information and analysis as required on a weekly, monthly, annual and periodic basis, and any financial modelling as required
• Challenging expenditure and identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency
• Managing, supporting and developing the Assistant Management Accountant & Finance Apprentice

Experience Required:

• An experienced Finance Manager or Financial Controller
• Qualified Management Accountant (ACCA or CIMA) with experience across a full range of financial and management accounting activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable, professional and discreet
• Exemplary attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft applications and Excel