Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Location: Doncaster
Hours: Full-time office-based Monday to Friday, (flexible hours negotiable)

• Do you have a minimum of five years experience in a finance department with exposure to preparing monthly management accounts and cash flow management?
• Have you previously managed a team within a finance function, including delegating tasks and mentoring staff?

Benefits Package:

• Annual salary: circa £40,000
• 25 days' annual leave plus statutory public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Death in Service Life Insurance (2x salary) after 6 months of service
• Flexible full-time working hours

As a Senior Finance Manager, you will be required to:

Management Accounts

• Process month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments using Xero.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for presentation to the Finance Director and inclusion in the board pack.
• Conduct variance analysis, identifying key variances and initiating further investigation as necessary.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly.

Cash Flow Management

• Oversee short-term business cash flow, including reconciliation of an invoice finance facility (prior experience is essential).
  Authorise payments and manage permissions on the company bank account.

Year-End Accounts

• Prepare year-end financial statements and supporting documentation for external accountants.
• Work with external accountants to address queries and ensure timely account preparation.

Reporting

• Produce monthly financial reports, including updates on sales and purchase ledgers.
• Provide key financial metrics to support decision-making by the Finance Director.

Team Leadership and Workflow Management

• Manage and coordinate the workflow of the finance team, ensuring efficient preparation of accounts and financial deliverables.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and provide guidance to the team.
• Develop and mentor the finance team to maintain smooth operations.

Support for the Finance Director

• Ensure timely completion of tasks to support the Finance Director.
• Deputise in internal meetings when required.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to support effective financial management.

Candidate Requirements:

•    Minimum of five years experience working in a finance department, with exposure to the responsibilities listed above.
•    Proven experience in preparing monthly management accounts and managing cash flow, including invoice finance facilities.
•    Strong proficiency in Excel (essential); experience with Xero (desirable).
•    Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, with strong organisational and communication skills.
•    High level of discretion and trustworthiness, given access to sensitive financial data and bank accounts.
•    A proactive, team-oriented approach with the ability to work independently and support leadership goals.

 

If you have the required experience and are excited by the opportunity to lead a dynamic finance team, we look forward to hearing from you. Call us today on 01302 822228 to discuss this role further!