Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location:

Wolverhampton

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 per annum

Working Pattern:
Full Time (8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday, with a half-hour lunch)

Perks:
Enjoy 1 day of working from home per week

As the Finance Manager, you will report directly to the Financial Controller and oversee a dedicated team of four, including a credit controller, a purchase ledger clerk, and two accounts administrators. Your primary focus will be on the preparation of monthly management accounts and serving as the financial liaison across the organisation.

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and reporting packs, providing insightful commentary for board reviews.
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of finance facilities and ensure HMRC compliance through accurate VAT submissions.
• Generate financial reports for management and directors, ensuring clarity and relevance.
• Manage weekly cash flow forecasts and optimise cash resources across the organisation.
• Oversee all finance operations, including sales and purchase ledgers, banking, and invoicing.
• Identify and implement process improvements for increased efficiency.
• Maintain accounting ledgers in Sage
  200 and manage large Excel files with SQLs.
• Provide training and support to the accounts team, fostering professional development.
• Support the annual budgeting process and external audits.
• Collaborate with other departments to analyse variances and resolve queries.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (essential) – experience with pivot tables, graphs, and large data sets is a must.
• Knowledge of Sage
  200 is advantageous but not essential.
• AAT qualification or relevant degree preferred; part-qualified candidates with extensive experience are welcome.
• Strong communication and managerial skills to effectively lead your team.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong organisational skills and effective time management.
• Self‑motivated and a true team player, ready to contribute to our client's success!

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.