Finance Manager

This is a hands-on role within a business that is evolving and improving its processes and systems. There is a real opportunity to make changes, drive efficiencies, and modernise the finance function.

You will take ownership of the day-to-day finance operations, lead month-end processes, and support the development of a small finance team, while actively contributing to process improvements and system enhancements.

• Oversee daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all core processes
• Optimise processes in Sage & Priority accounting systems.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop transactional finance team members

• Manage banking activities, including reconciliations
• Oversee the preparation and processing of customer invoicing on a regular basis, ensuring timely and accurate billing
• Oversee purchase ledger activities, ensuring supplier transactions are processed effectively
• Manage credit control processes to optimise cash collection and reduce risk
• Review and reconcile payroll-related financial data on a monthly basis

• Ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts & balance sheet reconciliations in line with international group deadlines.
• Manage timely & accurate ONS & VAT submissions
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Work closely with UK Finance Director to regularly review reporting.

• Support with external audit processes, coordinating required information and documentation
• Assist with year-end processes and preparation of statutory financial statements

• Build and maintain strong internal relationships across departments
• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and drive operational efficiencies
• Drive improvements within the finance function, moving away from manual and paper-based processes by automating manual transactional workflows and modernising financial reporting tools.
• Assist with system developments, including the transition from Sage 50 to Sage X3