Strategic Finance Manager – Manufacturing | SAP & Budgeting

Nene Storage Equipment Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension

25 days holiday per year

Laptop provided

Mobile phone provided

Job summary

Nene Warehouse Solutions is seeking a Finance Manager to take ownership of the end-to-end finance function in a hands-on role. Office-based in Watford, you will work with a small transactional team to manage ledger control, cash flow forecasting, tax compliance, audit and monthly management accounts.

The successful candidate will ensure accounting records are accurate and up to date, and produce clear management information for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or QBE with substantial technical accounts experience.
• Experience with SAP is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Manufacturing background is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day finance function, supported by a small transactional team
• Maintain a rolling cash flow forecast, optimising working capital
• Support the payment run covering suppliers and subcontractors
• Prepare weekly and monthly payroll information
• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns, ensuring appropriate treatment of transactions
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheets ensuing reconciling items are investigated and cleared
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and payment obligations to HMRC, including PAYE, CIS, CT & VAT
• Oversee the production of the monthly management accounts, providing detailed commentary and bridging to budget
• Lead annual budgeting and reforecasting cycle
• Weekly reporting to senior management, giving a consolidated view of the group’s trial balance
• Preparation of year-end statutory accounts
• Ad hoc reporting as required

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified accountant or QBE

Tools

SAP

Job description

Nene Warehouse Solutions is seeking a Finance Manager to take ownership of the end-to-end finance function in a hands-on role. Office-based in Watford, you will work with a small transactional team to manage ledger control, cash flow forecasting, tax compliance, audit and monthly management accounts.

The successful candidate will ensure accounting records are accurate and up to date, and produce clear management information for senior leadership.