Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Bedfordshire - Up to £65,000 - Onsite Requirement

An owner managed, established and growing organisation in Bedfordshire are looking to hire a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. The salary on offer is up to £65,000 per annum and the successful candidate will be expected to be onsite 5 days per week.

So why this role?

The business have a long standing history of being a market leader within their chosen field. Since the pandemic, they have seen sales multiply significantly due to organic growth and the acquisition of multinational contracts. Following this successful growth, the business are able to offer a clear career path into a Head of Finance within 12-24 months.

What is the culture like?

Stability as been a pivotal factor in the firms growth and has been possible due to the organisations people focused approach. Their offices are open plan, encouraging collaboration and a social environment, which when coupled with the leaderships high performance approach, creates an incredible culture.

What will the role entail?

The position will report directly to the Managing Director and will be responsible for:

• Managing the day to day finance operations
• Oversight of the month end process including financial reporting, analysis and production of management packs
• Inventory and stock accounting including PPV and gross margin
• Partnering the commercial teams to negotiate favourable contract terms
• Leading the annual close process
• Management of the company cash flow including bank management and reconciliations
• Partnering the management team to identify growth opportunities through process and new revenue streams
• Being the go to person within the finance function
• Constantly seeking ways to deliver efficiency and process improvement where possible
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis when required

What experience and qualifications are needed?

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Have experience of working in a similar role ideally as a Finance Manager of Financial Controller
• Be willing to work onsite 5 days per week within a blue collar working environment
• Have ambition to grow within the business
• Be able to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of management and financial accounting processes

Sounds great, what now?

If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements of the role, then please continue with the application process. The organisation are looking for someone to start ASAP, however it is essential that they find the right person. Interviews are available from the first week of February. Morgan Mckinley aim to respond to applications within 48 hours.