Finance Manager

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Witney; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is recruiting for a hands-on Finance Manager to own the finance function in a growing manufacturing business near Witney. You will cover management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, expenditure, stock, payroll and compliance while leading a Finance Officer.

Experience of 5+ years, a relevant accounting qualification or equivalent, and strong Sage/Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in finance management.
• Qualified or equivalent experience in accounting.
• Strong Sage and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Manage budgets, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Take ownership of cash flow, credit control and expenditure.
• Oversee stock levels and valuation.
• Manage payroll, VAT and HMRC submissions.
• Oversee external audit requirements.
• Improve finance systems, processes and KPIs.
• Line-manage and develop the Finance Officer.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Cash flow

Sage

Excel

Payroll

VAT compliance

Audit support

KPIs

Stakeholder management

Education

ACCA/CIMA/Equivalent

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

We’re recruiting for an established and growing manufacturing business seeking a hands on Finance Manager to take ownership of its finance function.

This is a broad role working closely with the Managing Director, with responsibility for management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, expenditure, stock, payroll and statutory compliance. You’ll also manage and develop a Finance Officer and play an active role in improving finance processes and supporting business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting.


• Manage budgets, forecasting and financial analysis.


• Take ownership of cash flow, credit control and expenditure.


• Oversee stock levels and valuation.


• Manage payroll, VAT and HMRC submissions.


• Oversee external audit requirements.


• Improve finance systems, processes and KPIs.


• Line-manage and develop the Finance Officer.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager with ideally 5+ years’ relevant experience, a relevant accountancy qualification or equivalent experience, and strong Sage and Excel skills.

You’ll be commercially minded, organised and confident, with proven experience taking ownership of budgets, cash flow, stock or expenditure. A proactive, hands on approach and the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders are essential.

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