Finance Manager Business partnering Playing a pro-active role as part of the wider team Explaining finance concepts in an easy to understand manner to non-finance people Making a valued contribution around commercial and operational decision making Ad-hoc projects as required. Financial reporting Assisting in the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts Preparing commentary / explanations for variances to budget and prior year Preparation of month-end reconciliations Preparation of ad-hoc P&L, balance sheet and cash flow financial analysis KPI reporting and analysis Assisting in the preparation of annual statutory financial statements Budgeting / forecasting Assisting in the production of annual budget Assisting in the production of in-year forecasts Cash Management Preparation of cash flow forecasts Preparation of working capital analysis including stocks, debtors and creditors Liaising with banks and other credit providers on day-to-day queries. Team Management Managing a team of 4 (1 AP, 1 AR, 1 Financial Accountant, 1 Assistant Financial Accountant) Other Other statutory, regulatory and tax returns as appropriate External audit Identification, development and implementation of business process improvements Any other ad hoc projects that may arise Candidate Profile: Professional Highly motivated, ambitious qualified ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) with Finance Manager experience, a minimum of 4 years PQE, with a strong academic record. Motor sector experience would be an advantage. Personal A confident self-starter, with a strong team work ethic. A strategic and commercial mind-set. Instinctively analytical, inquisitive by nature, with a high attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritise objectives, meet deadlines, deliver results and maximise the best use of time and resources, in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Heightened sense of confidentiality and discretion at all times. Package: Attractive base salary Incentivised bonus scheme Contributary Employer Pension 22 days holidays. Death in service cover Employee Assistance Programme Skills: Finance Manager Financial Controller senior accountant management accountant