Finance Manager (Newly qualified)

PEARSON WHIFFIN RECRUITMENT LTD; Harbledown; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

PEARSON WHIFFIN RECRUITMENT LTD is recruiting a Finance Manager for a growing international business. Based in the Canterbury area, you will travel monthly to other UK sites and take end-to-end responsibility for multiple entities.

You will lead day-to-day finance, produce management information (P&L, balance sheet), manage cash, controls and commercial reporting, and partner with senior finance leaders to drive improvements and growth.

Qualifications

• End-to-end finance responsibility across multiple entities.
• Experience with month-end close and P&L/balance sheet reporting.
• Willingness to travel to other UK sites monthly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management information including P&L and balance sheet.
• Maintain month-end schedules and accurate financial records.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable and monitor overdue balances.
• Prepare short-term cashflow forecasts.
• Support customer invoicing and expense management.
• Provide financial analysis and operational reporting for decision-making.
• Own finance activities across multiple group entities.
• Prepare documentation and support year-end and external audit processes.
• Support tax, compliance, internal controls and finance policies.
• Maintain high standards of financial data integrity.
• Help improve finance processes and systems projects.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management accounting

Cash management

Forecasting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

We are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a growing, international business at an exciting stage of its development. The company are based in the Canterbury area however, you will be required to travel to other sites in the UK on a monthly basis.

This is a broad, hands-on finance role offering considerably more than traditional month-end reporting. Working closely with the senior finance leadership team, you will take responsibility for key areas of day-to-day finance while supporting the wider business with reporting, cash management, controls and commercial financial information.

You will also have end-to-end finance responsibility for multiple entities within the group, making this a particularly attractive opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience and gain genuine exposure within a fast-paced international environment.

The role could suit an experienced Finance Manager or an ambitious ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant, including someone looking to make their first move from practice into industry.

Duties include:

• Preparing monthly management information, including P&L and balance sheet reporting
• Maintaining robust month-end schedules and accurate financial records
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and monitoring overdue balances
• Preparing and maintaining short-term cashflow forecasts
• Supporting customer invoicing and expense management
• Providing financial analysis and operational reporting to support business decision-making
• Taking ownership of finance activities across multiple group entities
• Preparing documentation and supporting the year-end and external audit process
• Supporting tax, compliance, internal controls and finance policies
• Maintaining high standards of financial data integrity
• Helping to improve and document finance processes as the business continues to grow
• Supporting finance systems projects, implementations and process improvements.

Suitable candidates will be ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualified. If you are currently working in practice and looking for your first move into industry this could be a great opportunity for you!

In return you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including private health and life insurance.