Finance Manager

Kingswinford, West Midlands
Counted Recruitment

About the Business:

We are recruiting for an exciting manufacturing business based in Kingswinford. The company is looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial reporting and analysis, as well as experience in project management. You will have the chance to work with the FD to grow the business and impact plenty of change!

Working Pattern:

The business offers a hybrid work pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

Main Duties:

• Produce management information, including consolidated management accounts, balance sheet reconciliation, and variance analysis.
• Become a key business partner round the business in two ways
  • 1 – Drive profitability up and costs down by working with operational and project teams
  • 2 – Go round the businesses consistently spotting weak processes and improving or automating them
• Manage cash flow and forecast future cash requirements.
• Process accounts payable and receivable.
• Produce, maintain, and report on project accounts.
• Partner with business stakeholders to ensure financial requirements are met.
• Support the Finance Director with the preparation of forecasts and annual business plans.
• Liaise with project and operational teams on financial matters.
• Share best practice for business/functional support, financial reporting, and accounting procedures.
• Other ad hoc tasks as and when required.

Location / Office / Culture:

The role is located in Kingswinford, under excellent management in a modern manufacturing facility. The company has a friendly and supportive culture, and is committed to providing its employees with opportunities for development and growth.

What We Are Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with experience in a project manufacturing or engineering sector. We however will take studying candidates or very strong QBEs.
• Practical “hands-on” approach, used to working with small teams in a fast-moving business environment.
• Strong and confident communicator with the ability to translate data into plain English.
• Ability to work simultaneously on various projects and deliver tailored results for each.
• Advanced MS Excel skills for analysis and financial modelling.
• Experience of ERP management and improvement would be highly desirable.
• Passion for process improvement.

Benefits to the Role:

• Hybrid working
• A supportive FD
• Excellent management
• Working in a fast-paced and exciting environment
• Opportunities for development and growth

About Us:

Counted are a local Accountancy Recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.