Senior Finance Manager

The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective financial controls, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The role supports operational and strategic decision-making through the timely production of management information, cashflow forecasting, and business partnering across departments.

Client Details

Our client is a market leading UK Wide Manufacturing, that produces products for Renewable Energy. Based in Girvan this will be a hybrid role.

Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

Individual duties:

On a monthly basis produce the management accounts, cashflow forecast & analysis pack within deadlines.
Submit quarterly VAT returns.
Fulfil the company's banking covenant for the Accounts Receivable and Inventory facility. And ensure the bi-annual audit from our banking partners is successful.
Ensure all control accounts reconcile.
Submit RHI readings to OFGEM and submit ROCs to auction.
Complete statutory government surveys.Team Leadership:

Lead and develop the finance team, including Accounts Payable/Receivable and accounting functions, reporting into the Head of Finance.
Manage a team of four responsible for month end close of Accounts Payable & receivable.
Ensure accuracy of postings into the nominal ledger in line with the company's nominal structure.
Ensure payment terms and credit terms are accurately reflected in Sage.
Be responsible for chasing of the debtor book.
Ensure subsidiary companies are kept up to date.
Ensure payroll is submitted to payroll partners and that the payroll is accurate each month. This includes providing accurate employee benefits information. Ensure P11ds are submitted on time.
Participate in the approval of requisitions.
Business partner with the maintenance and production teams. Review results with them and identify improvements.Process Improvements:

Actively engage with process improvement. Review and improve existing accounting procedures, software usage, and financial systems to increase efficiency.
Actively identify & implement process improvements projects. Either quick wins or longer-term improvements.Profile

A successful Senior Finance Manager should have:

A professional accounting qualification, such as CA, ACCA, or CIMA.
Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
Proven experience in financial management within the industrial/manufacturing industry.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities to manage a team effectively.
A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement.Job Offer

This role offers a competitive salary plus wider benefits. Please apply for a confidential conversation and details