Finance Manager

Guideposts Trust Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Excool Group in Stoke Prior is seeking a Finance Manager to work with the Finance Director on the financial function, ensuring efficient processes and timely reports while developing the finance team.

The role requires supervising monthly accounts, group consolidations, cash flow monitoring, VAT/Tax returns, and year-end audit support. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential, with 37.5 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Part qualified or qualified by experience (6–8 years).
• Ability to manage a growing finance team.
• Knowledge of SAP Business One and/or Sage 50 is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid understanding of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of data privacy standards.
• Effective communication across departments.
• Highly organised with excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of the timely preparation and review of monthly Management Accounts to existing deadlines.
• Overseeing the preparation of monthly group consolidation reports.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations - reviews and adjustments.
• Reviewing and approving payment runs.
• Monitoring company cash flow.
• Review of VAT Returns, Overseas Sales Tax Returns and ONS surveys, ahead of submission.
• Overseeing the Fixed Asset Register and reviewing of additions/disposals and depreciation.
• Supervision of the sales invoicing and purchase ledger teams, and providing support and cover for the management accountants.
• Managing the internal team with for the year end audit and dealing with queries arising.
• Provide insightful information and expectations to aid in long-term and short-term decision making to internal and external stakeholders.
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.

Skills

Team management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Part Qualified / Qualified / QBE

Tools

SAP Business One

Sage 50

Job description

Stoke Prior, Worcestershire, UK (United Kingdom)

Job type

Full-time

Department

Accounts

Overview

Application

Title: Finance Manager

Department: Accounts

Reports to: Finance Director

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours – Monday-Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8-12.30pm

Location: Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove

We are looking to recruit a Finance Manager who will be working with the Finance Director on the financial function of the Excool Group, ensuring all aspects of the financial management processes are operating efficiently, providing timely and accurate financial reports whilst managing and developing the existing finance team.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Supervision of the timely preparation and review of monthly Management Accounts to existing deadlines
• Overseeing the preparation of monthly group consolidation reports
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations - reviews and adjustments
• Reviewing and approving payment runs
• Monitoring company cash flow
• Review of VAT Returns, Overseas Sales Tax Returns and ONS surveys, ahead of submission
• Overseeing the Fixed Asset Register and reviewing of additions/disposals and depreciation
• Supervision of the sales invoicing and purchase ledger teams, and providing support and cover for the management accountants
• Managing the internal team with for the year end audit and dealing with queries arising
• Provide insightful information and expectations to aid in long-term and short-term decision making to internal and external stakeholders
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation

Person Specification

• Part Qualified / Qualified / QBE (6-8 years)
• Ability to manage a growing team
• Knowledge of SAP Business One & Sage 50 beneficial
• Strong attention to detail, be meticulous and efficient
• Solid knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and regulations
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of data privacy standards
• Ability to work with multiple departments and communicate effectively
• Extremely organised, excellent time management and able to remain calm in a pressurised environment

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the recruitment process for applicants who need them.