Our client, a family-owned FMCG organisation, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This is a fast-paced environment, and you will need to be hands-on in your approach and experienced enough to work on your own initiative. This is a great opportunity to add value and make a difference to the business.

Up to £55,000
Working hours Monday to Friday 40 hour working week
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Statutory pension
On-site parking
Please note that this is an office-based role
Due to business requirements, candidates must be immediately available or have a short notice period

Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Day to day management of a small finance team
Prepare and produce monthly and quarterly management reports to provide financial insights to the MD and SMT
Daily cashflow management and weekly cashflow forecasting, including budget forecasts
Management of FX
Reconciliation of Amazon Vendor account
Liaise with external accountants to prepare and finalise year-end accounts and manage the annual audit process
Management of all banking duties including bank and ledger reconciliation
Margin analysis and costings across the differing channels
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
Managing trade debt finance
VAT Returns
Stock management – monthly stock holding calculations and posting

Skills and experience required:

ACCA, CIMA or AAT qualified – QBE will be considered
Experience of imports and recording and reconciling foreign exchange transactions
Experience of margin analysis, cost /sales
Strong working knowledge of Excel and Sage 50
Confident in dealing with Directors and stakeholders in the business
Enjoys taking ownership of tasks and working with a self-motivated and enterprising approach
Strategic thinker and demonstrates a growth mindset and an interest in seeing the role and business develop