Finance Manager (HYBRID)

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• Managing a team of 6 direct reports, and a few indirect reports
• Open to Qualified by Experience or Part-Qualified applicants

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in the industrial and manufacturing & construction sector. With a strong presence in Sunbury-On-Thames, they are renowned for their innovative solutions and commitment to quality.

Job Description

The Finance Manager (HYBRID) role involves:

• Maintain relationships with the business (Operations and Sales) and supervise and develop 6 direct reports and 5 indirect reports
• Support the Business Controller in providing financial reporting to our head office
• Undertake the accounting for the UK and Irish branch, including preparation of the monthly accounts/flash reports and reporting into the Company's financial reporting system, Hyperion, working to strict corporate deadlines
• Support the preparation of monthly commercial reviews with the Business Controller, clearly identifying variances to expectations, and identify risks and opportunities for Board review.
• Monitor the costing systems, activities and transactions in the Company ERP system, SAP, to ensure accurate operation. Developing and managing the financial systems.
• Undertake General Ledger and business analysis and assist with VAT returns for both UK and IE entities along with required input for CIS and Corporation tax
• Prepare information for the budgeting process and the forecast updates as and when required, developing new models and reporting as required
• Involve in Year End Closing, including dealing with Auditors queries and requests for information and subsequent preparation of the annual financial statements. Lead on internal audit requests/submissions
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting and compliance policies
• Identifying and highlighting areas of non-performance or profit opportunities
• Margin analysis by product, project, job, profit centre etc. and taking corrective actions
• Prepare, check and submit payroll to external processing company. Prepare annual P1D workings and submit to payroll company
• General administration and office management including but not limited to: ordering supplies for office, assisting with vehicle related queries, building upkeep etc

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Manager (HYBRID) should have:

• Proven experience in a managerial position
• Can be either Qualified by Experience (QBE) or Part-Qualified, or Finalist level CIMA/ACCA
• Ideally have worked for a small-to-medium sized business previously (circa £22m Turnover)
• Ideally have construction or manufacturing industry background (NOT essential)
• Ideally have SAP experience (not essential)
• Ideally have Payroll experience (not essential)

What's on Offer

The Finance Manager (HYBRID) role offers;

• A competitive salary range of £45,000-55,000 per year.
• Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home (any day of your choice)
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A permanent job role with stability and security.