Hybrid Finance Manager - Lead, Optimize Cash Flow & Team

Benjamin Edwards; Grantham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days' annual leave, increasing with

Generous employee discount scheme

Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme

Lead and develop a finance team

Influence financial processes and tech

Established business with evolving env

Job summary

Benjamin Edwards is recruiting a dynamic Finance Manager to join a forward-thinking and growing business based in Grantham. This role is Hybrid and will oversee financial reporting, cash flow and treasury while leading a small finance team, driving improvements across the function.

As part of the team you will work closely with the Head of Finance to ensure accuracy of financial information, manage working capital and strengthen financial controls in a fast-paced, commercially focused

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA and UK practice familiarity.
• Strong experience in financial accounting and management accounts.
• Experience with FRS 102 and statutory reporting.
• Proven cash flow forecasting and treasury skills.
• Experience supervising finance staff.
• Experience with VAT and accounts payable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the month-end close process, producing accurate monthly management accounts and cash flow analysis.
• Prepare monthly Group consolidations and ensure integrity of financial reporting.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts.
• Assist in statutory accounts under FRS 102 and coordinate audits.
• Oversee treasury management, daily cash positions and forecasting.
• Monitor working capital including stock, creditors and debtors to improve cash flow.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, expenses, bank reconciliations and third-party payments.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and maintain fixed asset register.
• Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting and forecasting analyses.
• Lead and develop junior finance team members.
• Identify and implement process improvements and finance system enhancements.

Skills

Financial accounting

Management accounts

Balance sheet reconciliations

Cash flow forecasting

Treasury management

Accounts Payable

VAT

Team leadership

Education

Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Benjamin Edwards is recruiting a dynamic Finance Manager to join a forward-thinking and growing business based in Grantham. This role is Hybrid and will oversee financial reporting, cash flow and treasury while leading a small finance team, driving improvements across the function.

As part of the team you will work closely with the Head of Finance to ensure accuracy of financial information, manage working capital and strengthen financial controls in a fast-paced, commercially focused