Finance Manager

SF Recruitment are working with a manufacturing business for their site in the Bristol region.

Job Title: Finance Manager





Key Responsibilities:



- Financial Reporting Excellence: Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and statutory accounts, providing comprehensive explanations for variances against budget.

- Strategic Financial Guidance: Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial analysis, highlighting opportunities for revenue growth and cost optimization.

- Analytical Insight and Support: Collaborate closely with Budget Holders and Development managers, monitoring income, revenue costs, and expenditure against budgets and forecasts. Identify areas of concern/opportunity and provide proactive support.

- Financial Analysis: Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs, preparing regular management reports and presentations to communicate financial performance and variance analysis.

- Board-Level Communication: Craft clear, comprehensive monthly and quarterly management accounts with commentary for dissemination to the Board, ensuring transparency and actionable insights.

- Collaborative Team Leadership: Support the morale and development of the management accounts team, fostering a collaborative environment for growth and innovation.

- Continuous Improvement: Drive profitability by analysing and challenging current practices and processes, focusing on enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

- Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs, preparing regular management reports and presentations to communicate financial performance and variance analysis.



The Successful Applicant:



- Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

- Proven experience in a finance management role within the manufacturing industry, with a strong understanding of cost accounting principles and manufacturing operations.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively.

- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and provide financial guidance to stakeholders.



What's on Offer?



- Competitive salary up to £70,000 PA + Benefits

- Hybrid working