Finance Manager

Agility Resourcing Ltd; Workington; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG Retail company in North Cumbria is seeking a Finance Manager. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, manage a team, and drive process improvements. Required is a minimum of 5 years' experience in finance management, preferably CIMA/ACCA qualified. Benefits include a salary up to £55,000, an annual bonus, and 25 days holiday with hybrid working options afterward.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days holiday rising to 30

Subsidised gym membership

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance management role.
• Strong IT skills including advanced Excel and ERP knowledge.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts and financial commentary for the Board.
• Complete VAT Returns, corporation tax calculations, and reconciliations.
• Drive continual improvement through process review.
• Liaise with external auditors and assist with annual audits.
• Manage and mentor a team of 4 staff.
• Oversee management of AP, AR, and cash flow activities.

Skills

5+ years in a similar role

CIMA / ACCA qualified or QBE

Confident communicator

Advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of ERP systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a tenacious and drive Finance Manager who doesn't just enjoy "crunching the numbers" but likes to make a difference to a business. Based in North Cumbria the successful candidate can enjoy the benefits of working in a beautiful location.

My client lies within the FMCG Retail sector with a turnover c 7 million. Established just over 20 years ago they enjoy market share with an every growing portfolio of customers .The successful Finance Manager will report to an impressive Finance Director who has grown the business to where it is today.

As Finance Manager your day to day duties will include

• Preparation of management accounts for the Board with commentary and top line analysis
• Complete VAT Returns, Corp tax calculations, reconciliations and HMRC processes
• Drive continual improvement through regular review of process and development of existing and new platforms
• Liaise with external auditors and assist in the annual audit to produce statutory accounts and coordinate information requests
• Manage, mentor, motivate and appraise a team of 4 staff
• Oversee the management of AP, AR , Balance Sheet recs and Cashflow activities

The company pride themselves on their staff retention and employee well being is at the heart of their ethos.

The ideal candidate will be

• 5 Years (min) experience working in a similar role and ideally CIMA / ACCA Qual (QBE will be considered)
• A confident communicator who can communicate financial information across the wider business
• A "self starter"
• Strong IT skills including advanced Excels and knowledge of ERP systems

Benefits

• Salary up to 55k (plus annual bonus approx 10 %)
• 25 days holiday (rising 1 day per year max 30)
• Subsidised gym membership
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid working after probation

Roles such as this don't come around often so if you would like more information please get in touch with Suzanne at Agility Resourcing.