Finance Manager (No 2 to FD - Consumer Goods)

Arlington Resource Management; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing international branded FMCG company in SW London / Surrey is seeking a Finance Manager to support the Finance Director. The role includes managing a finance team, preparing accounts, and overseeing various essential finance functions as the company expands internationally. This position offers excellent career growth opportunities for a part-qualified accountant with ambition and skills in SAP and Xero.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP and Xero preferred.
• Ambitious part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, AAT).

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed commentary.
• Lead a finance team of 3 and manage the day-to-day finance function.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and budget preparation.

Skills

SAP

Xero

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, AAT)

Job description

SW London / Surrey - This leading growing £40m international branded Fast-Moving-Consumer-Goods business is seeking a Finance Manager as No 2 to the Finance Director.

Growing rapidly, the company can offer an excellent career opportunity

Leading a team of 3 in finance, this Finance Manager role will include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts with detailed commentary and analysis (SAP)
• Presentation of management information to the Board
• Develop the finance function as the company opens international subsidiaries
• Manage the day-to-day finance function, overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Oversee month-end including balance sheet reconciliations, journals, fixed assets, depreciation
• Cash flow forecasting, budget preparation and working capital management
• Oversee invoice discounting facility, liaising with providers
• Assist with the production of year-end accounts, liaising with the auditors
• Assist in the management of stock control, liaising with operational teams
• Liaise with banks and other third parties

This Finance Manager role (reporting to the FD) offers excellent company growth opportunities and career growth opportunities for an ambitious part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, AAT etc). SAP and Xero experience would be useful. Ideally you are living in Surrey, South London, or West London.