Finance manager

Responsibilities

• Produce clear, accurate monthly performance reporting for senior leadership, including commentary on budget variances and recommended actions.
• Oversee daily cashflow management, including monitoring balances and making inter‑account transfers when required.
• Coordinate closely with the wider accounts team to ensure consistent, detailed and reliable financial reporting across all functions.
• Support ongoing cost‑saving projects and initiatives aimed at improving efficiency across the finance operation.
• Prepare monthly P & L, balance sheet, KPI reporting and all associated ledger work (sales, purchase, nominal), ensuring information integrity throughout.
• Complete all monthly balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and escalating any concerns promptly.
• Process month‑end journals, including accruals and prepayments, ensuring deadlines are met and data is accurate.
• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting, contributing analysis and insight to support strategic decision‑making.
• Business Partnering to the regional directors.
• Monitor key assets and liabilities, providing insight to help strengthen the balance sheet and overall financial position.
• Contribute to preparation for the annual external audit and liaise directly with auditors where required.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and compliance requirements set by HMRC and other regulatory bodies.
• Produce ad‑hoc internal and external financial reports as requested.
• Identify and highlight areas for improvement across reporting, processes and controls.