Finance Manager

Butler Rose Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established SME in Stevenage seeks a Finance Manager/Analyst to manage cash and treasury activities while involved in finance system implementation. The ideal candidate will have experience in multi-currency finance roles, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach. This hybrid role offers a 2-year fixed term contract with potential for a permanent position, as well as a chance to gain unique project experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

Hands-on system implementation experience

Opportunity for permanent position

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cash / treasury and multi-currency finance role.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Interest in project work, systems implementation and process change.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the completion of daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Production of short term cashflow and weekly bank balance tracking.
• Leading day-to-day relationship with banks.

Skills

Cash management

Treasury management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Finance Manager/Analyst

Stevenage (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home)

Butler Rose is delighted to be partnered with this well established, long standing SME seeking a Finance Analyst to join our friendly and supportive team in Stevenage. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with solid experience in cash / treasury management who is keen to broaden their skill set through hands‑on involvement in a finance system implementation project.

This role is ideal for a proactive, conscientious individual who enjoys working with change, getting involved in projects, and is keen to build on their experience and skill set.

You will play a key role in supporting the finance function, with a focus on cash management, foreign exchange and treasury activities, while also being heavily involved in a finance system implementation and associated process improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the completion of daily and monthly bank reconciliations and the investigation of any issues
• Production of short term cashflow, weekly bank balance tracking and monthly cashflow
• Balance analysis and transfers to optimise interest rate returns
• Leading on the day to day relationship with the banks, ensuring mandates are up to date
• Management of Accounts Payable – Ensuring that accounts payable ledgers are reconciled each month and prepayments are recorded accurately and that issues are dealt with
• Assisting on managing exposure to foreign currency risk, including purchasing forward contracts to ensure sufficient foreign currency for upcoming payments
• Liaising with merchandising teams regarding forward rates for pricing policies
• VAT returns and submission
• Monthly duty reconciliation
• Support with corporation tax return annually
• Act as a central point of contact through new ERP integration
• Ensure financial input into process design and documentation

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a cash / treasury and multi‑currency finance role – you may either be a finance analyst already and looking for a new opportunity or an assistant accountant/management accountant looking to broaden your experience.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• An interest in project work, systems implementation and process change
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
• Retail industry finance experience is beneficial but not essential
• Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive approach

In return you will be working with a genuinely friendly, welcoming and supportive finance team. This role offers:

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• A rare opportunity to gain hands‑on system implementation and project experience
• A 2‑year fixed term contract with the potential to become permanent
• An excellent role to expand your experience, develop new skills and strengthen your CV

If you're looking for a role that combines meaningful project involvement with long‑term career potential, we'd love to hear from you!

Please apply now or contact Helen Hopley, Butler Rose (AGY) [e-mail]

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.