Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Stratford-upon-Avon | £40,000 - £48,000 | Full-time

We are working with a successful and growing specialist business in Stratford-upon-Avon, looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of their day-to-day financial management and reporting.

The business has experienced significant growth and has a refreshingly grown-up culture built around trust, autonomy and working together.

This is a great opportunity to join a small, friendly team where you'll be trusted to take ownership, make decisions and have a real impact.

Initially, there will be a particular focus on reviewing and strengthening the balance sheet, before taking wider ownership of monthly reporting, stock, controls and financial processes.

What You'll Be Doing as the Finance Manager

Reviewing and reconciling the balance sheet, investigating discrepancies and resolving any historic issues

Preparing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reporting

Improving financial controls, processes and reporting

Managing stock accounting, inventory valuation and reconciliations

Providing better visibility around business costs, including engineer andoperational costs

Supporting month-end and year-end processes

Overseeing larger debtor accounts where required

Liaising with external accountants and other stakeholders

Using Sage and Excel to maintain accurate and meaningful financial informationExperience, skills and attributes for the Finance Manager

Previous experience in a hands-on Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar role

Strong balance sheet reconciliation and management accounts experience

Experience of stock/inventory accounting would be highly beneficial

Strong Sage and Excel skills

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience considered

Confident working independently and taking ownership

Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem solving

Positive and proactive, with the confidence to challenge when needed

Someone who enjoys being part of a small, busy and friendly teamWhat's in it for you?

Salary of £40,000 - £48,000 depending on experience

Full-time role with flexibility around working hours

Office-based initially, with scope for some hybrid working after probation

A friendly, down-to-earth team of around 15 people

A culture built around trust, autonomy and working together

Company/team events throughout the year

A genuine opportunity to make your mark within a growing businessThis is very much a hands-on role for someone who enjoys getting stuck in, bringing structure to a growing business and becoming a trusted part of the wider team