Opportunity: Finance Manager
Location: Kent
Salary: 55,000 plus package
Our client a leading international organisation, renowned for its diverse portfolio of businesses are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Finance Manager.
Position Summary:
The Finance Manager will play a critical role in managing and overseeing financial operations. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring robust financial management while driving efficiency and strategic insights.
Key Responsibilities:
Monthly Reporting: Prepare and analyse management accounts for each entity and the group as a whole.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop yearly budgets and forecasts to guide financial planning.
Year-End Audit Support: Assist in the preparation and coordination of the annual audit process.
Cashflow Management: Prepare and monitor cashflow forecasts to ensure liquidity and financial health.
Subsidiary Financial Records: Maintain accurate financial records of subsidiaries in QuickBooks.
Payroll Processing: Potential responsibility for processing monthly payroll.
Fleet Management: Oversee the management of the company's fleet cars.
Cost and Revenue Analysis: Perform analytical reviews on packhouse costs, returns, and charge-out rates.
Rate Card Reviews: Conduct quarterly reviews of rate cards to ensure competitive and profitable pricing.
Cost Drivers Analysis: Evaluate cost drivers on a quarterly basis to identify trends and opportunities for optimisation.
VAT Compliance: Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly VAT returns in compliance with regulations.
Ledger Reviews: Conduct monthly reviews of purchase and sales ledgers for accuracy and completeness.
Payment Approval: Approve the weekly payment run, ensuring accuracy and adherence to cashflow policies.
Qualifications and Skills:
Proven experience in financial management, preferably within a multi-entity organisation.
Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and other financial management tools.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
In-depth understanding of VAT, budgeting, and cashflow forecasting.
Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Experience with payroll and fleet management is an advantage.
For more information please apply now.
