Finance Manager

Michael Page Finance; Purbrook; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is partnered with a Portsmouth-based client seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations and provide insights to support decision-making. The role emphasizes robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and strategic collaboration with stakeholders across the business.

The position is permanent, offering the opportunity to contribute to essential financial management within the life sciences sector and drive improvements in processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Finance-related knowledge and/ or accounting principles
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and compliance orientation

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting activities, providing analysis and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ensure effective financial controls are in place and regularly reviewed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives through financial insights.
• Monitor cash flow and manage financial risks effectively.
• Prepare detailed financial statements and reports for management review.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Drive process improvements within the finance function to enhance efficiency.

Job description

The Finance Manager will oversee the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and effective budget management to support the organisation's goals. This role is central to maintaining strong financial controls and providing insights that drive decision-making within the life science industry.

Client Details

Our client is a business based in Portsmouth who has seen exceptional growth over the past 12 months.

Description

As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Manage financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting activities, providing analysis and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ensure effective financial controls are in place and regularly reviewed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives through financial insights.
• Monitor cash flow and manage financial risks effectively.
• Prepare detailed financial statements and reports for management review.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Drive process improvements within the finance function to enhance efficiency.

Job Offer

• Salary between £55,000 and £65,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position in Portsmouth.
• Opportunity to contribute to a critical role in financial management.

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