Finance Manager

This growing, innovative organisation based in Farnham are seeking a qualified Finance Manager to join the business on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will be joining an expanding organisation that offers a brilliant working culture, and this role is a pivotal position in the finance team. Furthermore, this role will be mostly office based however does come with some flexibility. A fantastic opportunity for an experienced, versatile Finance Manager that is immediately available and seeking their next challenge.

Job Title: Finance Manager

Job Type: 12-month contract, full time

Location: Farnham, Surrey

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Reference no: 16059

Finance Manager Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Travel insurance
• Flexible working options
• Car parking onsite

Finance Manager About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Finance Director and working within a team of 4. You will be managing the daily running of the finance function and supporting the wider team. This is a busy, hands-on position and will suit someone with previous SME experience. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Full end to end production of the monthly management accounts including full P&L and balance sheet.
• Ownership of month & year end activities including revenue recognition of multiple projects.
• Acting as a business partner to the client services team, demonstrating commercial awareness and proving relevant analysis.
• Overseeing the transactional accounting function, ensuring it is running at full efficiency.
• Actively look to improve systems and process to ensure operations are efficient.
• Assess and report on projects from a financial perspective throughout their lifecycle, ensuring positive cash positions.
• Create, refine and implement improved reporting. Circulate regular reports and contribute to monthly board packs.
• Contribute towards filing requirements at year end including statutory accounts.

The successful Finance Manager will have:

• A full ACA/ACCA/CIMA accounting qualification
• Previous experience in working within an SME
• Experience within project accounting would be desirable
• Strong system/IT skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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