Finance Manager – Own the Finance Function & Forecasts

CV Screen Ltd; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Job summary

CV Screen Ltd in West Bromwich is recruiting a Finance Manager for a well-established international manufacturer of logistics and materials-handling equipment. The role pays up to £50,000 plus benefits and involves owning the finance function, overseeing day-to-day accounting, reporting and forecasting, and shaping processes and controls for future growth.

You will report directly to the Managing Director, lead budgeting and cash flow, and liaise with auditors and the group.

Qualifications

• Qualified to full AAT level (or equivalent), with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Confident with Sage and advanced Excel, with solid experience of purchase and sales ledger, management accounts and VAT.
• Highly accurate and organised, able to work independently to deadlines and deal confidently with auditors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting, including month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, and present your performance analysis to management.
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling cash flow forecasts, keeping a close eye on working capital.
• Manage VAT submissions and payments, and be the main contact for the group, auditors and external accountant.
• Improve accounting processes, internal controls and financial policies.

Skills

AAT qualification

Education

AAT level

Tools

Sage

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

CV Screen Ltd in West Bromwich is recruiting a Finance Manager for a well-established international manufacturer of logistics and materials-handling equipment. The role pays up to £50,000 plus benefits and involves owning the finance function, overseeing day-to-day accounting, reporting and forecasting, and shaping processes and controls for future growth.

You will report directly to the Managing Director, lead budgeting and cash flow, and liaise with auditors and the group.