Finance Manager

Robert Half are recruiting a newly created Finance Manager role which would suit someone stepping up into their first Finance Manager position. This is a permanent position working for a growing SME based in Chippenham. If you have recently qualified and are seeking a role with progression opportunities, please read on.

The role

The Finance Manager will be responsible (in time following support and development) for a wide variety of duties and will be a key support to the Head of Finance. This role would suit someone who has recently qualified (or up to 4 years PQE) who is seeking their first move into industry or a step up within industry. The role will involve but not be limited to:

• Monthly management accounts preparation.
• Financial analysis including variance analysis and scenario planning.
• Product costing.
• Cash flow forecasting.
• Statutory reporting.
• Liaising with auditors.
• VAT returns.
• Supervising 1-2 accounts clerks.

Profile

This role would suit someone who has recently qualified seeking a step up into a more senior role. The successful candidate will have the following skills/attributes:

• Proactive, forward thinking and driven.
• ACCA/ACCA/CIMA newly qualified with up to 4 years PQE (finalists will also be considered).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience of auditing or working in SMEs preferred.
• Intermediate level excel.
• Happy with 5 days onsite initially: potential to offer 1-2 days from home long term.

Benefits

• £50,000 - £60,000 base salary.
• Free onsite parking.
• 25 days leave + bank holidays.

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