Finance Manager: Growth & Controls Lead in Solihull

EA First; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

An established service-sector business in Solihull is seeking a Finance Manager to lead day-to-day finance operations and mentor a small office-based team. Based at Solihull offices, you will report to the Finance Director and oversee banking, invoicing, ledgers, payroll reconciliations and cash flow management.

The successful candidate will be a qualified or qualified-by-experience accountant with experience in busy, growing businesses, leadership skills and strong financial controls.

Qualifications

• Qualified or qualified by experience accountant with finance ops experience.
• Experience leading a small finance team.
• Proficient in Sage 50 and on-site Solihull availability.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily banking, reconciliations and invoice-discounting schedules.
• Overseeing weekly and monthly sales invoicing.
• Ensuring accurate and timely purchase ledger processing.
• Managing credit control and supporting strong cash collection.
• Completing monthly payroll reconciliations.
• Monitoring cash flow and maximising working capital.
• Maintaining and improving financial controls and processes.
• Coordinating information and acting as a key contact for external auditors.
• Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements.

Skills

Leadership / team development

Financial analysis

Cash flow management

Payroll oversight

Internal controls

Auditors liaison

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

An established service-sector business in Solihull is seeking a Finance Manager to lead day-to-day finance operations and mentor a small office-based team. Based at Solihull offices, you will report to the Finance Director and oversee banking, invoicing, ledgers, payroll reconciliations and cash flow management.

The successful candidate will be a qualified or qualified-by-experience accountant with experience in busy, growing businesses, leadership skills and strong financial controls.