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