Our award winning client is are currently seeking a Finance Manager to join their friendly team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO, be accountable for managing budgets and forecasts, cash flow, year-end reporting, company compliance requirements and manage a small team.
Key responsibilities:
• Oversee general accounting transactions, financial reporting, and quality control across UK and overseas entities.
• Prepare consolidated monthly results, balance sheets, and weekly cashflow forecasts, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Act as liaison with accountants, tax teams, and statutory accounts preparation teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver financial insights and support strategic initiatives.
• Drive process improvements, including automation, and assist with annual budgeting for P&L and balance sheet.
• Manage, train, and develop a small back-office team, overseeing payroll, pensions, and ad-hoc projects.
Skills and Requirements:
• Part-qualified or qualified by experience, with at least 5 years in a similar role within a growing SME.
• Proven experience leading teams, improving systems, and driving financial performance to support strategic decisions.
• Proficient in financial systems like Xero, SAP, or Oracle, with expertise in data analytics for actionable insights.
• Skilled in conveying financial information to non-financial stakeholders and fostering an inclusive, high-performance workplace.
• Entrepreneurial and adaptable, thriving in grey areas and informal structures with a problem-solving mindset.
• Strong communicator, passionate about creating a positive and engaging work environment.
Benefits:
• Annual leave of 25 days incrementally rising to 50 days after 5 years
• Communications Allowance or Company Mobile Phone
• Full Tech Package
• Company Credit Card with Airport Lounge Access
• Expense Account
FS1 Recruitment is a UK-based recruitment agency providing solutions within the Sales, Marketing and Creative fields for permanent, freelance and contract positions please contact us to discuss one of our many positions. Please contact Sasha to discuss this role by applying or emailing your CV to [email protected]