Finance Manager

CMA Recruitment Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking a Finance Manager for a growing SME based in Havant. This permanent role involves overseeing the finance function, managing payroll and budgets while enhancing team growth. The candidate should bring prior SME experience and a robust finance skill set, ideally with knowledge in construction or distribution.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Enhanced holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced in SME finance environments.
• Strong finance skill set with management accounts production.
• Excellent IT skills including Xero and/or Sage.

Responsibilities

• Production of monthly management accounts.
• Ownership of payroll for all employees.
• Leading the annual budgeting process with forecasts.
• Mentoring one direct report.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting

Payroll Management

IT Skills

Job description

CMA is partnering with a growing SME business based in Havant on an exclusive basis to recruit a Finance Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. If you have varied experience in a fast-paced SME environment, this will be the ideal role for you as you take ownership of the finance function and drive forward growth within the organisation.

What will the Finance Manager role involve?

1. Production of management accounts on a monthly basis.
2. Ownership of the payroll for the entire business, including weekly and monthly paid employees.
3. Leading the annual budgeting process, including regular re-forecasts throughout the year.
4. Line management of one direct report, including mentoring and coaching.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy:

• Previous experience in an SME environment is essential.
• Strong, varied finance skillset including production of management accounts.
• Experience in Construction, Distribution, Engineering, or similar industries would be beneficial.
• Excellent IT skills, including experience with Xero and/or Sage.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Manager:

• Flexible working environment with early start and early finish options.
• Enhanced holiday allowance and pension scheme.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency for this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Notice, which can be viewed on our website. We are currently receiving a high volume of applications; while all will be considered, it may not be possible to respond to every applicant individually.

Offices:

Meridians House,
7 Ocean Way,
Ocean Village,
Southampton,
Hampshire
SO14 3TJ

Regus,
Building 2,
Guildford Business Park Rd,
Guildford,
Surrey
GU2 8XG