Strategic Finance Manager: Board Reporting & Growth

CMC Consulting Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established SME in St Albans seeks a talented Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day finance operations. This role offers a unique opportunity for qualified accountants to move beyond standard reporting and engage with the strategic aspects of the business. You will collaborate closely with the CFO on board-level reporting and enhance financial processes while contributing to management accounts, payroll, and VAT returns. A rewarding role with potential for rapid career advancement as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial reporting and management accounting.
• Ability to produce accurate management accounts and board reporting.
• Experience with payroll and VAT submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Produce accurate management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Manage HMRC submissions and quarterly VAT returns on schedule.
• Review supplier payment runs and support cashflow forecasting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Process improvement

VAT and payroll management

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

A well-established SME in St Albans seeks a talented Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day finance operations. This role offers a unique opportunity for qualified accountants to move beyond standard reporting and engage with the strategic aspects of the business. You will collaborate closely with the CFO on board-level reporting and enhance financial processes while contributing to management accounts, payroll, and VAT returns. A rewarding role with potential for rapid career advancement as the company grows.