Finance Manager

Location: Cirencester, Office-based

Role Overview: 

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Finance Manager/Senior Finance Manager to join our leadership team. This pivotal role involves responsibility for the finance department, including overseeing financial controls and the daily financial operations of our business. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in shaping and contributing to the future success of our organisation during an exciting period of growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the finance function, including purchase and sales ledger, invoicing, budgeting/forecasting, credit control and cash flow financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll administration, compliance with PAYE, and pension requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators for finance functions.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, VAT, and pensions.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, providing financial insights, reviews and forecasts.
• Assist with the preparation of annual statutory accounts.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Fully qualified with CIMA, ACCA, or similar, or part-qualified and studying towards final qualification.
• Proven experience in leading a finance function and providing financial information/advice to finance and non-finance officers at all levels.
• Demonstrable experience in a wide range of financial duties, including management accounts, budget preparation, and cash flow management.
• Proficiency in finance software (Xero), Excel, Word, online banking for business, and CRM/ERP systems.
• Experience in improving systems and processes, including the integration of new systems.

Personal Attributes:

• An open, friendly nature with the ability to work cooperatively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A positive outlook with a ‘can do’ attitude, eager to further their career in a growing company.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with team members, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Hands-on approach and flexibility to achieve results in a fast-changing environment.

Join us at a transformative time and help shape the future of our organisation. If you are a proactive finance professional looking to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you!

Please apply now to submit your CV for the role and we will be in touch regarding next steps.