Finance Manager

Finance Manager | Poole | £60,000

If you're looking for a role where accuracy and structure genuinely matter, and where you'll have the autonomy to shape how the finance function operates, this Finance Manager opportunity is worth a look.

As a Finance Manager, you will benefit from:

• High degree of autonomy and ownership
• Direct access to the Managing Director and senior leadership
• Fast paced, non bureaucratic SME environment
• Employee Assistance 24/7 Health Line ("Doctor at Hand")
• Social events throughout the year

As a Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Own the day to day finance function, including purchase and sales ledger, bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting
• Support the transition from Sage 200 to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Prepare monthly management accounts, KPIs and margin and profitability analysis
• Manage VAT returns, payroll liaison and balance sheet reconciliations
  
  Help define reporting requirements, controls and processes, becoming the internal finance systems expert
• Support departmental managers with clear, accurate financial information

As a Finance Manager, your experience will include:

• Solid management accounting experience with a strong understanding of day to day finance processes
• Experience preparing management accounts, with strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
• AAT Level 4 or another recognised accounting qualification
• Experience with in manufacturing or engineering environments is desirable
• Sage and/or Business Central experience, and exposure to system implementation or process improvement, would be an advantage
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

If you want a role where your systems and process work is genuinely valued, and where you'll build lasting expertise as the business grows, this is a strong next step.