Finance Manager

Finance Manager Gloucester up to 55,000 plus benefits

The Company

My client is in the Manufacturing sector

Role

To manage the finance function within the Gloucester and other UK sites ensuring the delivery of timely management accounts, supporting the Head of UK & FP&A in ensuring accuracy within the accounting records, identifying opportunities for efficiency and improvement within the reporting information provided.

Key responsibilities

• Set up weekly/monthly efficiency variance reporting and price variance reporting
• Help the business manage and understand its key financial indicators.
• Manage the transactional team while mentoring and holding accountable for their performance.
• Working Capital management - setting up of review processes and calculating KPIs.
• Prepare and maintain Liquidated Damages schedules and warranty schedules, working closely with the business and communicating risks and opportunities.
• Profit and Loss account preparation.
• Balance Sheet reconciliation, including bank reconciliations and monthly journal posting.
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register.
• Monthly Accruals and Prepayments, including stock.
• Intercompany accounting, raising of intercompany monthly invoices and reconciliation.
• VAT return / ECC Sales and Intrastat submissions.
• Preparation, review and submission of monthly payroll information.
• Accurate accounting of the foreign offices and co-ordination of funding requirements.
• Supporting the Financial Controller with various reporting needs.
• Working closely with other members of the finance team and offering support as required.

Personal Skills

• CIMA/ACCA qualified accountant in a manufacturing or similar industry.
• Strong technical management accounting skills with 3 years PQE.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and controls.
• Proactive and hands on and capable of evidencing making improvements in processes.
• Strong Excel and IT skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet reporting deadlines and collaborate with others.
• Strong communication skills and capable of working alongside key stakeholders.

For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy

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