Finance Manager

We are currently assisting a growing design and manufacturing studio to find a great new Finance Manager. The Role of Finance Manager:- Reporting directly to the Owner, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the business and provide financial insight to support operational and strategic decisions across the company. * Preparation of monthly management accounts. * Budgeting and forecasting. * Cash flow management and reporting. * Inventory and stock valuation. * Margin and profitability analysis. * Preparation for draft annual accounts for audit to complete * Payroll oversight. * VAT returns preparation * Producing board-level reports and key performance indicators. * Supporting operational and production teams with financial analysis and business partnering. * Responsibility for purchasing and supplier expenditure management. * Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls as the business grows. Ideal Experience of the Finance Manager:- * A full professional accounting qualification (AAT or any of the following: (ACCA, CIMA) * A minimum of two years’ experience in a finance management or similar role. * Experience within manufacturing or product-based businesses would be advantageous but is not essential. * Experience using accounting software such as Xero or Sage. * Strong Excel Analyse skills ...