About this role
Finance Manager Stratford-upon-Avon | £40,000 - £48,000 | Full-time
We are working with a successful and growing specialist business in Stratford-upon-Avon, looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of their day-to-day financial management and reporting.
The business has experienced significant growth and has a refreshingly grown-up culture built around trust, autonomy and working together. This is a great opportunity to join a small, friendly team where you'll be trusted to take ownership, make decisions and have a real impact.
Initially, there will be a particular focus on reviewing and strengthening the balance sheet, before taking wider ownership of monthly reporting, stock, controls and financial processes.
What You'll Be Doing as the Finance Manager
Reviewing and reconciling the balance sheet, investigating discrepancies and resolving any historic issuesPreparing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reportingImproving financial controls, processes and reportingManaging stock accounting, inventory valuation and reconciliationsProviding better visibility around business costs, including engineer and operational costs
Supporting month-end and year-end processesOverseeing larger debtor accounts where requiredLiaising with external accountants and other stakeholdersUsing Sage and Excel to maintain accurate and meaningful financial information Experience, skills and attributes for the Finance Manager
Previous experience in a hands-on Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar roleStrong balance sheet reconciliation and management accounts experienceExperience of stock/inventory accounting would be highly beneficialStrong Sage and Excel skillsACA, ACCA, CIMA, Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience consideredConfident working independently and taking ownershipStrong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem solvingPositive and proactive, with the confidence to challenge when neededSomeone who enjoys being part of a small, busy and friendly team What's in it for you?
Salary of £40,000 - £48,000 depending on experienceFull-time role with flexibility around working hoursOffice-based initially, with scope for some hybrid working after probationA friendly, down-to-earth team of around 15 peopleA culture built around trust, autonomy and working togetherCompany/team events throughout the yearA genuine opportunity to make your mark within a growing business This is very much a hands-on role for someone who enjoys getting stuck in, bringing structure to a growing business and becoming a trusted part of the wider team.