Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Berkhamsted

Permaneent role £50-55k pa

Our client, a rapidly growing company within a major European retail, trade and services group, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take full ownership of their finance function at their Berkhamsted office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join at an exciting stage and make a significant impact shaping the finance function.

The Role As Finance Manager you will be responsible for the complete financial management and reporting for the UK entity. This is a hands-on role leading all aspects of finance from transactional processing through to monthly management accounts. Specific responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packages
• Cash flow forecasting and management
• Balance sheet reconciliations and controls
• Statutory reporting requirements (VAT, P&L etc.)
• Supervision of the accounts assistant
• Ownership of the full accounting cycle - payables, receivables, reconciliations
• Liaising with auditors for year-end statutory audits
• Financial analysis and ad-hoc reporting/projects

The Finance Manager For this broad role, you must be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or have significant relevant experience managing a finance functions or junior member of a team. Specific key strengths required:

• Demonstrated experience across the full accounting cycle
• Very strong technical accounting skills
• Experience producing high quality management reports and commentary
• Excellent communication skills to engage with non-finance stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills are essential
• Knowledge of accounting software like Xero, Sage etc.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

This role offers excellent long-term prospects with an entrepreneurial culture committed to development and progression. A competitive salary is on offer along with benefits. Apply now for this outstanding opportunity.