Finance Manager (Newly qualified)

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group is recruiting a Finance Manager for an international business based near Canterbury. The role is broad and hands-on, involving day-to-day finance, reporting, cash management, controls and commercial information, with responsibility for multiple entities.

The role suits an experienced Finance Manager or an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant looking to move from practice into industry.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent.
• Experience with month-end reporting including P&L and balance sheet.
• Ability to manage accounts across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management information including P&L and balance sheet.
• Maintain robust month-end schedules and accurate records.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and monitor overdue balances.
• Forecast short-term cash flow and support invoicing and expenses.
• Provide financial analysis and operational reporting for decision-making.
• Own finance activities across multiple group entities.
• Support year-end and external audit documentation.
• Assist with tax, compliance, and internal controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cash flow management

Management reporting

Month-end reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

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.