Finance Accounting Manager

Role

An exciting opportunity for a qualified Financial Controller to join us in providing a first‑class finance function, supporting the MD and Board with accurate and timely financial information and reporting. The role is a key member of the leadership team, holding responsibility for financial governance, management and reporting for the division. The holder will also mentor and guide non‑financial leaders and the wider business, ensuring that financial information and its use is understood, fostering positive changes that improve the business.

• Focus on all daily and month‑end accounting procedures for the account results, including P&L activity (management fees, fee splits, gross‑up entries, re‑classes, etc.), balance‑sheet activity (deferrals, accruals) and accounts receivable/cash application in compliance with UK national audit requirements.
• Cash management and forecasting.
• Identify new metrics to drive business performance relative to strategic priorities while minimizing risk.
• Drive value within the business through margin enhancement, lowering costs and driving operational efficiencies.
• Execute accurate reporting, enabling analysis of options and making financial recommendations.
• Provide insight into business performance against competitors and industry trends.
• Manage relationships with bankers, auditors and tax authorities.
• Comply with legal and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and maintaining compliance.
• Develop financial and valuation models, materials and recommendations by conducting comprehensive financial analyses and utilizing appropriate valuation methods for executive decision‑making.
• Coordinate strategic financial plan process for FIL, including expenses, income, insurance coverage, objectives, or other elements to build a strategy.
• Support colleagues in the implementation of valuation models, development of ongoing measurement, tracking performance versus expectations and providing recommendations for corrective actions.
• Provide insight into spending trends and cost‑saving initiatives and margin opportunities.
• Own inventory management policy and accuracy, including any stock counting.
• Lead business capital‑raising initiatives, including any available grant support, etc.
• Oversee outsourced HR function, including relevant requirements and information.
• Manage and develop the finance function / team.

• 3‑5 years of financial and accounting experience.
• Full external audit management and control.
• Forecast, budget and strategic planning preparation.
• Experience dealing directly with customers and suppliers.
• High level capability with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience working with ERP & MRP systems or equivalent databases.
• High level general administration tasks.
• Co‑ordinating the timely presentation of information.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing