Finance Manager

Michael Page; Rochester; Hybride; GBP 50 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

4 days in office

Working from home

Résumé du poste

Michael Page is seeking a Permanent Finance Manager based in Medway to lead and develop the Finance Team while implementing systems to support business growth. You will oversee daily accounting processes, drive month-end procedures, and ensure timely financial reporting.

You will work with department heads and Directors to improve margins, deliver annual budgets, and provide insightful commentary to support strategic decisions. A hybrid work pattern (4 days in the office, 1 day WFH) is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Excel, SAP (not essential), Microsoft packages and Outlook.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and month-end activities.
• Experience monitoring budgets and expenditure.
• CIMA, ACCA, ACA Qualified / Finalist.

Responsabilités

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the Finance Team to ensure smooth running of the Finance Department.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts including department P&L and balance sheet.
• Complete month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other adjustments.
• Review control accounts, entries, and nominal analysis for accuracy.

Connaissances

Excel

SAP

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Budget monitoring

Month-end

Formation

CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified or Finalist

Description du poste

You will report to the Financial Controller responsible for overseeing the daily accounting processes to
maintain the ledgers. The position is focused on developing the Finance team and implementing systems to meet the evolving needs of the business as it grows, ensuring key targets and management deadlines are met in a dynamic working environment

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Business Services industry in the Medway towns area.

Description

• This role will involve assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Finance Team and ensuring that the Finance Department runs smoothly.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts to include departmental profit and loss statements and balance sheet.
• Review and completion of month end processes, in line with management timetable, including monthly accruals, prepayments, depreciation and all other month end adjustments as required.
• Ensure accuracy of financial reporting with review and reconciliation of all control accounts, including actioning necessary journal entries and nominal analysis.
• Provide high level supporting commentary on the financial performance, highlighting variance to budget and forecasts and support strategic decision making.
• Preparation of annual budgets and any re-forecasting as required. This will include working alongside other department heads to gather required information.
• Work with departmental managers and Directors to ensure accuracy of reporting and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Support and provide training to members of the team to ensure they progress with their development.
• Analyse revenue streams and project works to provide financial commentary and identify opportunities for margin enhancements.
• Ensure knowledge is up to date on financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Support the year-end financial audit and the financial elements of the audit.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to ensure that financial considerations are integrated into Operational strategies.
• Provide assistance, and work alongside, the central credit control department to monitor accounts and liaise with customers to ensure monies are received within agreed terms. Adhere to escalation procedures where necessary.
• Assist with monitoring of outstanding customer purchase orders, escalating where required.
• Completion of ad-hoc project work and financial analysis on performance, including production of monthly KPI report.

Profile

• Good knowledge of Excel, SAP (not essential), Microsoft packages and Outlook
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and month-end activities.
• Confidence reviewing financial data, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues.
• Experience monitoring budgets and expenditure.
• CIMA, ACCA, ACA Qualified / Finalist

Job Offer

• Permanent Finance Manager position based in Medway
• Salary of £50,000 to £55,000, dependent on the level of experience with good benefits package
• 4 Days in the office 1 day Working from home.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best