Finance Manager

Elevation Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be supporting a fantastic business in Ripon as they look to recruit an experienced Finance Manager into their team on a full time, permanent basis.

As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial advice to support the growth and success of the business.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor the day-to-day financial operations of the company, including payroll, invoicing, and other financial transactions
• Lead and supervise the small finance team, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and forecasts to support strategic decision-making
• Oversee the budgeting and forecasting process, analysing variances and implementing corrective actions as needed
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as banks and auditors
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies, and industry best practices
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and enhance profitability
• Collaborate with other departments to support business growth initiatives
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Experience managing accruals and prepayments to accurately reflect financial position and performance
• Monitoring current and predicted cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records
• Responsible for managing the company's foreign currency strategy
• Responsible for handling major renewals for the company, such as insurance policies
• Undertake ad-hoc projects and tasks as required by the business to support strategic objectives and operational needs
• Monitoring personnel holiday and sickness and backup to some HR responsibilities

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in finance and accounting.
• The ideal candidate is fully qualified (CIMA, ACA or ACCA) with extensive experience of managing month-end processes
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends and implement effective solutions
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office applications, with advanced knowledge of Excel functions
• Experience with international group reporting is desirable.
• A strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Navision is an advantage but not essential

If this looks like a role of interest then please get in touch with Sophie Hodgson or apply now!