Finance Manager

• Job Type: Permanent and full time
• Location: East Peckham
• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
• Working Arrangements:  Office based

We are in search of a seasoned Finance Manager to take the helm of our engineering/manufacturing clients financial operations. The role demands a candidate with extensive experience in SME accounting, with a particular emphasis on adept cash forecasting and management due to the fluctuating nature of major project cash flows. This office-based position is integral for close collaboration with our on-site commercial and engineering teams.

• Cashbook Management: Daily reconciliation of multiple bank accounts and cashbooks, including multi-currency transactions, ensuring accurate posting and allocation.
• Foreign Exchange: Identify currency flows to minimise transaction fees and hedge foreign exchange risks.
• Purchases: Collaborate with the purchasing team to maintain purchase order logs, reconcile invoices, and prepare payment listings for management approval.
• Sales: Issue sales invoices, ensure proper allocation of payments received, and expedite debt collection.
• Cashflow Monitoring: Oversee medium-term cash flow, coordinating with the commercial team to align project milestone payments with supplier payments.
• Payroll Administration: Manage payroll processes, including timesheet compilation and submission to the payroll bureau, and ensure accurate ledger postings and HMRC payments.
• VAT Compliance: Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to HMRC.
• Project Cost Tracking: Maintain project cost trackers to accurately record and analyse costs, determining the value of work in progress.
• Financial Reporting: Generate high-level financial reports on project profitability, identifying trends and advising on improvements.
• Systems and Process Enhancement: Improve financial and accounting systems, processes, and controls.
• Administrative Support: Provide ad-hoc support for import/export documentation and other administrative tasks.
• Year-End Coordination: Liaise with external accountants and advisors to facilitate the year-end process.

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager within an SME, ideally with a background in manufacturing or engineering.
• Demonstrable ability to influence and manage senior management as a key member of the team.
• Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and organise work with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with Sage 50 is beneficial.

• Competitive salary package within the stated range.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and technically driven environment.
• Autonomy in managing financial operations with a strategic impact on the business.
• Close collaboration with senior management and key teams.
• Support for professional development and growth.

If you are a Finance Manager ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please apply now!