Finance Manager

Location
Stockport
Salary
£35000 - £40000 per annum
Posted
01 Apr 2021
Closes
29 Apr 2021
Ref
SW/34548/AM
Contact
Steven Wade
Job Title
Finance Manager
Experience Levels
Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to step up for a rapidly growing and changing business that requires a Finance Manager to join the team.

Purpose of the role is to deliver accurate and timely management reporting information to support the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the preparation of the management accounts and related reporting to deliver accurate information on a timely basis in line with both local and Group requirements

  • Perform month-end activities under tight reporting deadlines – proactively identify process improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy of reporting

  • Regularly review performance and apply thorough business understanding to identify, understand and explain variances to expectations, including product margin analysis

  • Produce accurate and insightful reconciliations and ensure that reconciling items are appropriately actioned and closed

  • Assist in the completion of the external audit work and internal delivery requests, producing informative analysis when required

  • Develop strong working relationships with group stakeholders and a thorough understanding of group reporting requirements


 

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Part, finalist or newly accountant from any major body (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).

  • Experience of preparing management accounts, preferably in fast growing and evolving businesses with Experience of stock accounting and related processes eg. FMCG or manufacturing business

  • Strong organisational skills – able to prioritise work to meet deadlines

  • Great attention to detail, high professional standards and personal integrity

  • Strong communication skills – able to communicate effectively across the business.

  • Excellent IT skills, including Excel, and SAP B1 experience desirable

  • The ability to work with key stakeholders across the business

 
 

If you have the skills and experience required and want to work for a growing and successful business that believe in support and progressing their employees, then please don’t hesitate to apply.