Finance Manager and Company Secretary

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to lead their finance team in a stable, permanent role. This position offers the opportunity to optimize financial processes and systems within a growing manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing cash flow, preparing management accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. If you possess strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of financial management, this role is perfect for you. Join a company that values professional development and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial management processes.
• Understanding of finance management complexities in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team effectively.
• Prepare timely monthly management accounts and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee cash flow management and credit control processes.

Skills

Financial Management

ERP System Management

Team Leadership

Cash Flow Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Accountancy Qualification

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

My client is currently seeking a permanent Finance Manager for their Crediton location. The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role within manufacturing and be able to hit the ground running. This is a permanent, stable position within a growing local company.

Job Description:

• Provide line management and leadership of the Finance team.
• Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback.
• Maintain, control, and optimize the ERP system for all financial and business processes.
• Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations.
• Prepare timely monthly management accounts for the company accountants.
• Review DME monthly management accounts in accordance with accounting policies.
• Manage company cash flow through monitoring transactions and reviewing analysis to improve cash management.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported, including sales, purchases, payroll, and all nominal ledgers.
• Manage credit control, including customer credit checks, setting credit limits, monitoring aged debts, and collecting outstanding amounts.
• Oversee routine finance activities such as payroll generation, staff expenses, P11Ds, PAYE settlement agreements, and reconciliations, ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations.
• Maintain control accounts including Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, PAYE, and VAT.
• Provide technical support and advice on VAT and PAYE to all on-site companies.
• Develop and improve financial systems and management information.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts documentation for audit purposes.
• Maintain internal controls and foster a culture of process improvement.
• Assist the Head of Finance in coordinating and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment.
• Keep professional and technical knowledge up to date by attending workshops, reviewing publications, networking, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assist the Head of Finance with projects including costing, ERP system integration, and process improvements.

Person Specification:

• An accountant with significant experience in comprehensive financial management processes.
• Understanding of the complexities of finance management, ideally with manufacturing sector experience.
• Strong IT skills, including experience with information systems management, ERP system implementation, and optimization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical skills, and initiative.
• Experience managing a small team effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet regular accounting deadlines.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an employment agency for this vacancy.