Finance Manager

Career Cross Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial services firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Finance Manager. The role involves maintaining accounting policies, reviewing management accounts, preparing financial statements, and leading a finance team. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience and strong skills in using Sage 200 and Excel. The position offers a salary range of £45k - £50k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Accountant with at least 3 years PQE.
• Previous experience and success within a finance manager role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up to date accounting policies and procedures.
• Review monthly management accounts and provide variance analysis.
• Prepare the monthly board pack including financial statements.
• Manage, develop and lead the Finance team.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Experience in budgeting

Strong Excel skills

Experience with Sage 200

Team management skills

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager - Cardiff - £45k - £50k per annum plus benefits. Our client is an extremely well-established company working primarily within the Manufacturing industry; due to continued growth and success they are now looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up to date accounting policies and procedures for the company
• Review the monthly management accounts including a comparison against budget and providing commentary and variance analysis
• Prepare the monthly board pack, including profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements
• Posting of any journals required to the Sage system
• Production of weekly cash flow forecasts
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns and submission to HMRC
• Manage, develop and lead the Finance team (including supervision and development of 2 direct reports)
• Preparation of year-end financial statements
• Preparation of audit information files and key contact for the auditors and tax advisors

Skills and Experience

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA), with at least 3 years PQE
• Experience in preparing budgets within a multi-disciplined conglomerate SME business
• Strong Excel skills
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience of utilizing Sage 200 is essential
• Previous experience and success within a finance manager role is essential
• Able to manage and motivate a team of 2

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm