Finance Manager

Are you looking for a new Finance Manager position in a scaling business based in Chelmsford? If so, this is for you!

About the role:

Based in our client's offices on the outskirts of Chelmsford they are looking to add a driven, dedicated and methodical Finance Manager to their finance team. This newly created role will report to the Group Finance Director with a direct line of communication to the Board.

Working within this busy distribution company you will take responsibility for the day to day finance operations. Supported by a small and dedicated team of 4 you will ensure the timely completion of all finance tasks including management accounts. You will have broad technical and commercial accounting experience including statutory reporting, tax, budgeting and cashflow. Your confident communication skills will mean you enjoy working closely with stakeholders to provide support and assist in problem-solving. You will also need to demonstrate your ability to produce high quality MI with analysis to assist in the decision making process..

The Finance Manager will effectively manage the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger
teams and processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data, manage process improvements and drive
home efficiencies. The role has been created to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all finance tasks,
adherence to statutory requirements and that all Group reporting/forecasting requirements relating to balance
sheet and cashflow items are fulfilled.

Key responsibilities include:

? Overseeing preparation of monthly management accounts and KPIs, including variation analysis and
commentary
? All Balance Sheet reconciliations and controls are completed in a timely manner each month
? Assisting in identification, investigation and resolution of stock discrepancies as part of the monthly
stock take, along with review of the aged stock report
? Accurate capitalisation and recording of fixed assets
? Cash flow management including weekly forecasting, variance analysis and commentary
? Overseeing credit control, authorising credit applications and general sales ledger maintenance
? Overseeing weekly/monthly multi-currency payment runs and general purchase ledger maintenance.
? Daily review of bank and cash, including invoice finance management
? Assisting in the preparation of monthly payroll
? Monthly VAT returns completed accurately and submitted on time
? Managing the finance team day to day ensuring all relevant deadlines and objectives are consistently
met, and queries or issues are resolved promptly
? Working closely with FD to drive continuous improvement in the department, identifying and
implementing improvements across processes, controls and reporting to ensure efficient working
practices.
? Supporting the FD with budget preparation and forecasts.
? Liaison with external stakeholders including accountants, banks and HMRC
? Undertake project or ad-hoc work as requested by the Group Finance Director/ Managing Director
Skills Required:

? Fully qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA
? Experience in managing finance teams.
? Excellent financial analysis, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
? Strong finance & accounting technical skills.
? Highly IT literate
? Accomplished Excel (including Pivot, V-Look Ups) and PowerPoint
? Financial modelling.

Personal Qualities:

? Team player with strong management skills
? Resilient and flexible work approach
? Solutions-focused with a "can do" attitude.
? The ability to develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders is essential.
? Proactive, uses initiative
? Good communication

Please Apply Today and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the role further.

Good Luck!