Finance Manager

Our client, a family-owned FMCG organisation, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This is a fast-paced environment, and you will need to be hands-on in your approach and experienced enough to work on your own initiative. This is a great opportunity to add value and make a difference to the business.

• Up to £55,000
• Working hours Monday to Friday 40 hour working week
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays  
• Statutory pension
• On-site parking
• Please note that this is an office-based role
• Due to business requirements, candidates must be immediately available or have a short notice period

Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Day to day management of a small finance team
• Prepare and produce monthly and quarterly management reports to provide financial insights to the MD and SMT
• Daily cashflow management and weekly cashflow forecasting, including budget forecasts
• Management of FX
• Reconciliation of Amazon Vendor account
• Liaise with external accountants to prepare and finalise year-end accounts and manage the annual audit process
• Management of all banking duties including bank and ledger reconciliation
• Margin analysis and costings across the differing channels
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
• Managing trade debt finance
• VAT Returns
• Stock management – monthly stock holding calculations and posting

Skills and experience required:​​​​​​​

• ACCA, CIMA or AAT qualified – QBE will be considered
• Experience of imports and recording and reconciling foreign exchange transactions
• Experience of margin analysis, cost /sales
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Sage 50
• Confident in dealing with Directors and stakeholders in the business
• Enjoys taking ownership of tasks and working with a self-motivated and enterprising approach
• Strategic thinker and demonstrates a growth mindset and an interest in seeing the role and business develop