Finance Manager

Are you an experienced Management Accountant ready to take on a key interim role in a thriving and dynamic company? Based in Southampton, our client is a leader in the Marine industry and are looking for someone who will help drive the financial integrity of the business for an interim period to cover a three month notice period. What will the Finance Manager role involve?

• Responsible for the production and delivery of the month-end Business Information and Management Accounts Pack (BIMAP), including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, cash flow, and variance analysis.
• Present management accounts to senior management with clear, concise insights.
• Prepare monthly rolling and periodic forecasting, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage the monthly processing of accruals, prepayments, and posting journals.
• Oversee the management of Balance Sheet reconciliations, ensuring financial accuracy.
• Handle the calculation, presentation, submission, and settlement of VAT returns and liabilities.
• Provide first-line support in the production of the annual budget and 5-year plan.
• Assist with the year-end audit process.
• Offer financial support and analysis to other departments to promote effective cost monitoring and challenge across the business.
• Line management of Assistant Management Accountant.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy:

• Immediately available
• Proven experience in the production and presentation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong expertise in balance sheet management and financial reconciliation.
• A solid understanding of VAT returns and regulatory reporting.
• Experience with monthly forecasting and budget management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial data to senior management.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Manager:

• Free parking at the office.
• Full-time role, Monday to Friday, 0900-1730, office-based with some ad hoc flexibility as needed.
• Company culture: inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
• Modern offices in lovely location.

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