Finance Manager (1 year fixed term contract)

Searley Owen; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in Maldon is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the finance department. This role involves managing P&L, budgets, and forecasts while providing hands-on support. The ideal candidate will have a chartered accounting qualification and substantial experience in financial management. This is a 1-year fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Private Health care

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Death in service benefits

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday per annum

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Management Accountant or in a Finance Management role.
• Ability to manage projects independently and meet deadlines.
• Expertise in reviewing and interpreting accounting information.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day responsibilities of the finance department.
• Accountable for P&L, balance sheets, and forecasts.
• Prepare comprehensive reports in Excel.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Auditing

Analytical Skills

Education

Chartered accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Finance Manager / Head of Finance to support a manufacturing client based in Maldon. This is a 1 year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

This is a hands-on finance position, taking on day to day responsibility for the finance department. Working in a close nit, supportive and competent finance team, you will lead P&L, BS, Budgets, Forecasts and Cashflow.

Responsibilities

• Day to day responsibility of the finance department including accounts payable and receivable
• Invoicing processing, commission reporting and payment, fixed assets to include depreciation and amortisation, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet, reconciliations and cash management including petty cash
• Full accountability for P&L, BS, Budgets, Forecasts and Cashflow
• VAT return and group analysis monthly
• Monthly management accounts and sales reporting forecast
• Analysing expected margins, financial variances, and financial modelling
• Producing well-presented, comprehensive, and easy to read reports in Excel
• Work with payroll ensuring that the monthly payrolls are processed accurately
• Keeping the PAYE/NIC contribution records up to date and accurate
• Working with department heads, in the production of annual departmental budgets and quarterly forecasting.
• Ensure external and internal audit communications are rolled out efficiently

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Management Accountant, Head of Finance, or Finance Management role.
• Chartered accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPA, equivalent recognised qualification, or level of experience.
• Ability to instil a sense of urgency to ensure that all activities are completed on schedule and budget
• Ability to work with a high sense of trust and integrity
• Experience applying accounting standards and principles, legislation, and financial management.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrate expertise in review, interpretation, and analysis of accounting information.

Pay, Benefits & Working hours

• Basic salary of 50,000 per annum
• 4 days per week in the office, 1 from home.
• Private Health care
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Death in service (4 times basic salary)
• Attractive office locations, with free on-site parking
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holiday