Finance Manager

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you an ACCA/CIMA full or part qualified accountant who demonstrates excellent day-to-day management accounting expertise?  If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

Our client is based in the outskirts of lovely Wokingham, Berkshire and are looking for the perfect Finance Manager to join their growing team.  The firm is nationally recognised for being experts in their field within the energy efficiency sector.  This is a fully office-based role working 8:30am to 5:00pm with a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience as well as a fantastic 12% discretionary bonus plus a range of wonderful extra benefits!  The role requires a driver due to the nature and location of the role.

This role would really suit a high performing Finance Manager who can demonstrate excellent team and project management skills and can develop strong working relationships. This role is diverse and the successful candidate will be an experienced Finance Manager skilled in using ERP systems, overseeing a small team, payroll, Monthly & Quarterly VAT returns and treasury work.

Main Responsibilities for the Finance Manager Role:

• End-to-end Finance process documentation.
• Management of the treasury function, including preparation of daily and monthly cash flow forecast and managing the payment runs.
• Responsible for the smooth running of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions and working alongside the divisional teams who oversee customer and supplier account management. Reporting of all overheads across the business, including variance analysis.
• Preparation of monthly payroll for all entities and intercompany reconciliations. Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Oversee and review group monthly/quarterly VAT returns, and other HMRC compliance (CIS, P11D’s, PSA’s).
• Manage, mentor and develop team of 3, ensuring objectives are set and training needs are met, including Weekly 1:1s and quarterly Development Reviews. Superuser for the current ERP system, responsible for administration and day to day maintenance.
• Investigations and ad-hoc analysis for the Group Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer.
• Provide support and cover for other members of the finance team (accounts payable, finance assistant, credit control,).
• Preparation of year end documentation ready for audit.
• Working with the Group Financial Controller to improve and review company policies and procedures and deputising for the Group Financial Controller when required. Managing the purchase and sales ledgers functions within the business.
• Leading the production of accurate overhead analysis and insightful variance analysis to meet internal deadlines.
• Working with operational teams to analyse overheads.
• Supporting the ERP system and driving improvement and efficiency initiatives of internal processes.  Accurate reconciliation processes completed monthly.

Skills Required for the Finance Manager Role:

• You enjoy being part of a team. You enjoy being well-organised and self-sufficient, but you can bring everyone along with you.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels including non-finance members of staff.
• Explaining complex financial information clearly. An enjoyment of working with accounting systems.
• ACCA/CIMA full or part qualified accountant with relevant post qualifications experience. Excellent data volume skills including excel and pivot tables.
• Systems savvy with experience of ERP systems.
• Highly motivated and resourceful. Previous experience of managing an SME finance team. Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
• High level of numeracy & attention to detail. Previous stock accounting experience would be an advantage.

Benefits:

• 12% annual discretionary performance bonus
• Up to 6% pension contribution
• 25 days leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service,
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• £600 annual personal development budget
• Regular staff events
• Referral scheme – earn up to £500 for each successfully recommended employee

Please APPLY today if this Finance Manager role sounds perfect for you!!!!