Finance Manager required for a well-established manufacturer of electrical products based in the Newbury area. The successful candidate will be joining the team on a 12-month maternity cover basis.

Finance Manager - 12-month contract Job Overview

Management of the accounting function for a growing and successful business
Production of monthly management accounts
Management of prepayments and accruals
Cash flow forecasting and management
Producing and managing annual budgets
Processing and management of payroll and pension scheme
Overseeing all tax and regulatory/compliance issues
Maintaining and managing all aspects of business insurance
Managing the annual audit process, co-ordinating with external auditors
Line management of and providing working support to a Finance Assistant
Taking a proactive approach to process improvement and ensuring appropriate ISO standards are met
Providing support to and accounting for the sales rebate process, requiring an understanding of commercial terms
Covering for the Finance Assistant when required

Finance Manager - 12-month contract Job Requirements

At least 3 years previous experience in a similar role
Must be qualified - ACA, ACCA or CIMA
Excellent communication skills and ability to talk in a non-financial manner
Strong commercial awareness and inquisitive mindset
Self-motivated and keen to use own initiative to get things done and take responsibility for the efficient operation of the finance function
Actively considers the wider picture and makes sound decisions
Naturally analytical and enjoys problem solving
You must have a strong sense of ownership, initiative, commercial awareness and not afraid to get your 'hands dirty' and help out wherever it is needed
Excellent on Excel and I.T confident and able to adapt to new systems
Experience of Sage accounting is preferred
Based in a commutable distance of Newbury

Finance Manager - 12-month contract Salary & Benefits

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Job type: Contract for 12 months. Working Hours: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm
Bonus based on performance
23 days holidays + bank holidays
Pension
Contribution to gym membership
Private healthcare plus dental and optical cashback
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Staff discount on products and staff social events and team building

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Finance Manager - 12 month contract