Finance Manager

Finance Manager.
Thor Hammer.
Shirley, Solihull.
Competitive Salary.
We are looking to recruit a qualified Finance Manager to lead the finance function in a manufacturing SME. The role will report to the Managing Director and have full responsibility for providing accurate and timely financial reporting, robust financial controls and commercial insight to support business growth and operational efficiency.
Our client, Thor Hammer Company Limited, are a profitable privately owned manufacturer of hammers and mallets, selling products globally through a network of distributors. There are plans for growth and they are keen to strengthen their management team.
The role includes:
* Preparing monthly accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
* Preparing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
* Producing monthly KPI reports, including sales analysis.
* Monitoring financial performance, producing variance analysis and providing recommendations to improve profitability.
* Managing year-end processes, preparing annual accounts and liaising with external accountants.
* Managing cash flow forecasting and working capital.
* Overseeing credit control, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
* Analysing production costs, margins and overhead absorption.
* Preparing and paying monthly and weekly payrolls.
This is a very hands-on role supported by a part-time accounts assistant. You will initially be working alongside the current Finance Manager, but will then take on the full role.
What we are looking for:
* A qualified accountant – CIMA, ACCA or ACA.
* Experience as the head of a Finance function or somebody keen to move into their first number one role.
* An understanding of working for a small company where your role is broad and you have both a strategic and hands-on remit.
* Experience in a manufacturing company and the associated accounting activities would be ideal.
* Good financial systems experience and excellent Excel skills.
* A track record of efficiency improvements within a finance function, bringing in new ideas.
The salary on offer will be negotiable depending on what skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the organisation. There is an expectation that the role will expand as the company grows.
To apply in confidence, please send your CV and current salary details, quoting reference BB364/CVL, to Mike Archer at Bluebox HR, the retained consultant, by clicking the Apply Now button.
If you would prefer an initial informal conversation prior to applying, please contact Mike directly.
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