Finance Manager

Are you a qualified finance professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Our Basingstoke, Hampshire based client is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead and refine their accounting operations, ensuring precision, efficiency, and a robust control environment.As a Finance Manager, you’ll be at the heart of financial operations, managing key accounting activities and supporting the business with accurate and timely financial insights. You’ll play a vital role in driving process improvements, ensuring compliance, and contributing to the strategic growth of the team and the organisation.

What will the Finance Manager role involve?

• Own and oversee the trial balance with comprehensive monthly commentaries.
• Manage revenue recognition, cost of goods sold, inventories, and financial provisions.
• Lead overhead trend analysis, fixed asset responsibilities, and bank payment approvals.
• Ensure seamless customer and intercompany invoicing processes.
• Implement and enhance processes for accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Collaborate on audits, ensuring timely resolution of auditor requests and successful closure.
• Support international entities with financial compliance, funding, and statutory requirements.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy:

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACMA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting expertise and advanced Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables).
• Proven ability to refine processes while maintaining robust controls.
• Experience in multi-entity period-end closes (desirable).
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisation, and deadline management.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and ability to adapt to change.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Manager:  

• Excellent benefits package which includes competitive salary, bonus and car allowance.
• Great offices and flexible hybrid working
• Be a pivotal part of a team driving efficiency and innovation.
• Enjoy opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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