Finance Manager

CMD Recruitment

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 5 days

Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14 6LJ, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Finance Manager position requires a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical statutory reporting experience and proven leadership skills.
The role involves overseeing a team of three and ensuring timely and accurate financial reports while maintaining compliance with financial reporting standards.
Key responsibilities include managing the preparation of consolidated financial statements, month-end reconciliations, and statutory reporting processes.
The position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 to £80,000 per year, depending on experience.
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial reporting and compliance.

As a Finance Manager, you will be crucial in delivering timely and accurate financial reports while ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards and company accounting policies. Reporting to group finance, you will oversee a team of three and collaborate with the wider finance team to drive efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop the financial reporting team, empowering them to achieve excellence.
Oversee the monthly preparation of consolidated financial statements, including the balance sheet, profit and loss, and cash flow statements.
Review month-end reconciliations, suggest and implement process improvements, and highlight material financial risks.
Ensure alignment between management and statutory reporting, implementing necessary adjustments efficiently.
Maintain and review financial controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
Manage the statutory reporting process, ensuring timely filing of accounts and a smooth audit process.
Act as the company's technical accounting lead, advising on changes to financial reporting standards and their impact on business operations.
Oversee UK statutory reporting and manage overseas reporting in collaboration with teams.
Support treasury processes, VAT returns, acquisitions, and financial insurance renewals.

About You:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in financial reporting and compliance.
Strong technical statutory reporting experience.
Experience managing audits and liaising with external auditors.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor a finance team.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to communicate financial information effectively to senior stakeholders.

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