Finance Manager

FS1 Recruitment - Marketing, Digital & Creative Recruitment

Posted 13 days ago, valid for 3 days

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 4LU, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Finance Manager position is located in Bedford and offers a permanent role within an award-winning company.
The successful candidate will need at least 5 years of experience in a similar role within a growing SME and will work closely with the CFO on various financial responsibilities.
Key duties include managing budgets, forecasts, cash flow, year-end reporting, and overseeing a small back-office team.
Candidates should be part-qualified or qualified by experience, with proficiency in financial systems like Xero, SAP, or Oracle, and strong data analytics skills.
The role offers a competitive salary, along with benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, a communications allowance, and a full tech package.

Finance Manager

Location: Bedford

Our award winning client is are currently seeking a Finance Manager to join their friendly team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO, be accountable for managing budgets and forecasts, cash flow, year-end reporting, company compliance requirements and manage a small team.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee general accounting transactions, financial reporting, and quality control across UK and overseas entities. • Prepare consolidated monthly results, balance sheets, and weekly cashflow forecasts, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. • Act as liaison with accountants, tax teams, and statutory accounts preparation teams. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver financial insights and support strategic initiatives. • Drive process improvements, including automation, and assist with annual budgeting for P&L and balance sheet. • Manage, train, and develop a small back-office team, overseeing payroll, pensions, and ad-hoc projects. Skills and Requirements:

• Part-qualified or qualified by experience, with at least 5 years in a similar role within a growing SME. • Proven experience leading teams, improving systems, and driving financial performance to support strategic decisions. • Proficient in financial systems like Xero, SAP, or Oracle, with expertise in data analytics for actionable insights. • Skilled in conveying financial information to non-financial stakeholders and fostering an inclusive, high-performance workplace. • Entrepreneurial and adaptable, thriving in grey areas and informal structures with a problem-solving mindset. • Strong communicator, passionate about creating a positive and engaging work environment.

Benefits:

• Annual leave of 25 days incrementally rising to 50 days after 5 years • Communications Allowance or Company Mobile Phone • Full Tech Package • Company Credit Card with Airport Lounge Access • Expense Account

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