Qualified Finance Manager

Finance ManagerLocation: South BirminghamSalary: Up to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Robert Half is seeking a Qualified Finance Manager to join a well-established organisation in South Birmingham. This role is a key part of the UK Accounting team, providing exposure to all areas of finance and ensuring robust financial controls and accurate, timely reporting. The successful candidate will gain a comprehensive understanding of the business to prepare detailed accounts and offer operational insights while working closely with key stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders to support financial objectives.
• Team Leadership:
  • Manage the accounting team to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
  • Provide day-to-day guidance to direct reports and delegate responsibilities effectively.
• Monthly Financial Reporting:
  • Prepare detailed profit and loss accounts and balance sheets.
  • Post expenses, intercompany recharges, accruals, and prepayments.
  • Review and analyse monthly results, providing explanations for variances to budget or prior year.
  • Produce a balance sheet control pack with comprehensive financial, operational, and procedural controls.
• Process Optimisation:
  • Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency in finance processes.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  • Oversee the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts.
  • Maintain and update monthly budget files.
• Daily Operations:
  • Ensure daily cashbook and bank reconciliations are completed.
  • Provide support to the Credit Control and Purchase Ledger teams with queries.
• Asset & Fleet Management:
  • Manage company vehicle operations, including fuel cards, lease invoices, insurance claims, accident reporting, and vehicle procurement.
  • Oversee mobile phone and iPad asset management.
• Compliance and Reporting:
  • Prepare statutory accounts and tax packs for Group consolidation.
  • Maintain compliance with internal control submissions.
  • Manage VAT and IFRS16 submissions.
  • Maintain the fixed asset register and process capex requests.
• Payroll Oversight:
  • Process monthly payroll submissions and perform variance analysis.

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years in a management accounting role.
  • Proven ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Skills:
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, numeracy, and Excel proficiency.
• Qualifications:
  • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working model
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Sick pay
• On-site parking
• Modern, state-of-the-art office environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a forward-thinking organisation and play a pivotal role in its financial operations.

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