Finance Manager

AFR Consulting

Posted 13 days ago, valid for 15 days

Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 8NA

£40,000 - £60,000 per annum

Full Time

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This division of a global manufacturing business provides specialist products and solutions to a range of sectors with a focus on sustainability and innovation. They have pioneered a number of technologies to ensure they maintain their position as market leaders by meeting customer demands and prioritising internal investment. Led by an experienced site management team their initiatives to improve efficiency and drive sales has resulted in continued growth and profitability.

A new role has now become available for a Finance Manager to support the Site Financial Controller and manage a small team of staff. You will be reporting into an experienced, fully qualified accountant and working with knowledgeable finance colleagues to produce timely and accurate financial information, monitoring expenditure and analysing performance, whilst ensuring robust systems and controls are in place. The main responsibilities will be:

Managing the month end close process
Producing the management accounts
Balance sheet reconciliations
Stock valuation and reviewing stock movement
Weekly cashflow forecasting
Assisting with preparation of budgetsManaging group treasury function
Compiling operational and financial KPI’s
Sales and intercompany reporting to group
Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
Point of contact for group auditors
Assisting with compliance to group policies

The ideal candidate for this role would be part or fully CIMA / ACCA or ACA qualified, QBE will also be considered, preferably with experience of working in a manufacturing / industrial environment in a Senior Management Accountant / Finance Manager level position. Previous exposure to group reporting would also be advantageous along with working knowledge of ERP systems and strong Excel experience, in particular data extraction and analysis. You must be a strong team player with excellent communication skills and a desire for personal development and continuous improvement. This will be an excellent role for someone looking to be part of a stable, well renowned business.