Finance Manager

Ashley Rees Associates; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing organisation in Weston-Super-Mare is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the accounting function and lead a finance team. You will be responsible for managing financial reporting, optimizing gross margins, and ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate will be ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified with experience managing staff, particularly in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Previous experience managing finance staff.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting function and staff.
• Prepare and report weekly financial information.
• Monitor gross margins and contributions.
• Oversee working capital management.
• Input into year-end audit process.
• Complete regulatory reporting.
• Implement process improvements in finance.

Skills

Management of accounting function

Financial reporting

Working capital management

Process improvements

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified

Job description

A manufacturing organisation based in Weston-Super-Mare is currently recruiting a Finance Manager to join their team.

Working for an international business, that has over 60 years' experience within its industry, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

* Management of the accounting function including overseeing of staff

* Prepare and report weekly financial information that will highlight profit potential and/or inefficiencies

* Monitoring gross margins/contributions with focus on optimising sales

* Monitor working capital management

* Build working relationships with other members of site leadership team

* Input into year end audit process

* Complete all regulatory reporting to statutory bodies

* Develop and implement ongoing process improvements within the finance team

The successful candidate will be ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified, have previous experience of managing staff and ideally have worked within a manufacturing environment