This is a new and challenging role has been created as the company is going through a period of growth. This is a great opportunity to join the management team of a busy contract packing company based in Needham Market, Suffolk, working for a variety of business sectors.
This exciting new role working as part of a management team to play an "integral" role in the business so that finance is aligned with all other functions of the company.
As Finance Manager you will be responsible for delivering all the necessary accounting and reporting requirements required within the company. You will be involved in General Ledger, controlling and reporting, compliance, payroll, tax, statutory and multiple general accounting and reporting activities, along with a range of other financial reconciliation and control tasks as required within the team.
- Control and manage the accuracy of the General Ledger for the required companies
- Complete all relevant month end financial close procedures including necessary accruals and prepayments activities, multiple reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Prepare and be responsible for all necessary internal reporting required
- Drive development of new/efficient processes/procedures within the accounting process
- Collaborate effectively with different parts of the business as required, in order to deliver the above.
Key duties and responsibilities
- To successfully and efficiently complete monthly management accounts
- To administer the company’s payroll function including workplace pension scheme.
- To establish and maintain effective credit control systems and procedures.
- Construct a 24 month cash flow and profit forecast whilst incorporating the ambitions of the business and the directors
Commercial duties and responsibilities
- To evaluate and where possible improve upon GP percentages from monthly financials.
- To implement and maintain control over job budgeting to ensure maximum profit can be achieved
- Ensure KPI’s are met on a constant basis and any cost savings opportunities are taken.
- Working closely with all staff and directors where needed.
- To manage stock values and stock reports
Ideally you will be AAT qualified, and you will need to have effective financial management skills as well as the ability and willingness to undertake routine admin tasks associated with this finance role.