Finance Manager/Director

Finance Manager / Finance Director / ACA / ACCA/ CIMA / MBA / Accounting / Accounts Manager

Finance Manager (ACA, ACCA or CIMA and/or MBA qualified) with previous experience is needed for our client, a forward thinking, dynamic security provider with a £4.5Million turnover. They are looking for someone with experience within an independent business and managing a small team to take overall control of the company's accounting function. This role is based at their offices in Burton-on-Trent.

The Role:

• Leading and managing a small finance team
• Contributing fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business; challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate; and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers
• Ensuring company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth
• Presenting monthly management accounts and preparing annual accounts ready for audit
• Ensuring regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met
• Corporate finance: managing the finances of any corporate activity including acquisitions, disposals, and fund raising activities
• Establishing a high level of credibility and managing strong working relationships with external parties including auditors, lawyers, customers and other advisors
• Producing regular financial and management information to ensure the financial performance of the Group is clear and understood
• Ensuring an appropriate internal control framework is in place to safeguard the assets of the business
• Understanding, managing and developing payroll accounting
• Preparing Company Profit and Loss / Balance sheets; Cash Flow forecasts; Annual Budgets and comparing with actual business performance
• Responsibility for payroll and processing administration

Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA and/or MBA qualified
• Previous industry experience
• Previous experience as Finance Director or Accounts Manager / Company Accountant
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Excel in particular
• Managing and developing a team of staff
• Business awareness
• Interpersonal influence
• Decision making
• Sage Experience
• A team player who isn't afraid to jump in and help the team should it be necessary

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000

Hours: Must reflect business needs

Benefits: 28 days holiday

Please forward your CV for immediate consideration.