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Job Title: Finance Manager
Location:Â Sittingbourne Area
Reed Finance is seeking a skilled Finance Manager for our client in the Sittingbourne area. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the financial operations and manage a dedicated finance team.
Role Summary:
As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day financial transactions, regular financial reporting, and the management of the Finance team.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage cashbook postings, intercompany and third-party recharge processing, and reconciliations.
- Oversee coding and input of invoices, and manage payment runs.
- Ensure effective cashflow management to meet short and medium-term obligations.
- Lead the annual year-end audit process.
- Act as Finance "Super User" for the Prophet ERP system and Qlik Business Intelligence tool.
- Produce weekly Finance Pack and monthly management accounts, including variance analysis.
- Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with legislation.
- Collaborate on long-term business plans, budgets, and forecasts.
- Maintain rate cards for customers through costings and price publication.
- Develop and distribute key performance indicators (KPIs) across the business.
- Manage and develop the Finance team.
- Assist senior management with financial tasks as needed.
Qualifications and Skills:
- ACA, ACMA, or ACCA Qualified Accountant.
- Proven experience in financial accounting, preferably in Production or Manufacturing.
- Experience with profit and loss accounts, cashflow, and management accounts.
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to meet challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment.
- Excellent communication and IT skills.
- Initiative and ability to work independently.
- Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making.
- Adaptable, flexible, and strong relationship-building skills.
Key Deliverables:
- Effective stakeholder interaction and business profitability.
- Accurate and timely information delivery.
- Championing ERP finance system improvements.
- Strong internal and external relationships.
- Effective debtor and creditor management.
- Treasury and project management.
- Compliance and budget management.
- Waste reduction and claims management.
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact!
