Finance Manager

About Our Client

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:

1. Lead the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
2. Manage a team of 3 finance professionals, providing mentorship and development.
3. Partner with operational managers to analyse performance and identify improvement opportunities.
4. Oversee cash flow management and forecasting.
5. Drive the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts.
6. Develop and maintain robust financial controls and procedures.
7. Prepare board reports and presentations for senior leadership.

Required Skills and Experience of the Finance Manager:

1. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post-qualification experience.
2. Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
3. Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
4. Advanced Excel and ERP system knowledge.
5. Experience managing and developing teams.
6. Excellent stakeholder management abilities.

The Successful Applicant:

Personal Attributes of the Finance Manager:

1. Proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
2. Natural communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
3. Resilient and adaptable to change.
4. Ability to influence at all levels.
5. Strong attention to detail whilst maintaining strategic perspective.
6. Commutable to Leighton Buzzard.

What's on Offer:

1. Based in Bedford.
2. Paying up to £55k.
3. Growing business with a 5 year Plan of Growth.
4. Hybrid.