Finance Manager - PART Q

Michael Page (UK); Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading confectionery manufacturer seeks an experienced finance professional for management accounting, budgeting, and reporting. You will prepare management accounts and oversee financial processes while leading a small team. This hybrid role offers career development within a market-leading company.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Career development

Easily accessible by public transport

Qualifications

• Experienced finance professional with management accounting skills.
• Comfortable liaising with auditors and managing teams.
• Highly organised with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present management accounts.
• Manage budgets for Sales, Operations, and Marketing.
• Supervise two Accounts Assistants.

Skills

Management Accounting

Budgeting

Cashflow Reporting

Communication

Tools

SAP

Xero

Job description

About Our Client

The client is a well-established confectionery manufacturer known for its Bebeto soft candy brand. With over 25 years of experience, the company exports to over 90 countries, offering a wide range of fun and flavorful sweets for the whole family.

Job Description

• Prepare and present management accounts
• Report on and manage budgets for Sales, Operations, and Marketing
• Handle fixed assets and depreciation
• Produce cashflow reports
• Act as the main contact for auditors, banks, and third parties
• Manage invoice financing
• Supervise two Accounts Assistants
• Oversee accounts receivable and payable processes

The Successful Applicant

• An experienced finance professional with a strong background in management accounting, budgeting, and cashflow reporting
• Skilled in overseeing accounts receivable/payable and managing invoice financing
• Comfortable liaising with auditors, banks, and third parties
• A capable team leader, ideally with experience managing staff
• Proficient in or familiar with SAP and Xero systems (preferred)
• From an FMCG background (desirable but not essential)
• Highly organised, with excellent prioritisation and communication skills

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working
• Working in a market leading company
• Easily accessible by public transport
• Career development