Finance Manager

Finance Manager - CIMA, ACA, ACCA - Fintech Software Company
Watchfield, Swindon, SN6
£48,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits Package + Bonus Potential

We are looking for an ambitious and 'hands-on' Finance Manager to join our growing team to support in constantly improving the financial and operational performance of the business.

Candidates should be CIMA, ACA ACCA qualified with proven business experience. Familiarity with transactional businesses would be advantageous but not critical. As a member of the management team we are looking for someone who is proactive, confident and who likes to know the company behind the numbers. If you are looking to make your mark in a fast paced and growing business this is the role for you.

About Us:

We are a highly successful UK-based Fintech Software vendor embarking on an exciting growth journey after significant recent investment in new product and people.

We provide our clients with a leading cloud-based Order-to-Cash Accounts Receivable suite that enables them to automate processes, reduce costs and improve cash collection efficiencies resulting in increased cash flow. Our SaaS platform enables customers to get paid faster by automating manual and time-consuming tasks.

With the ongoing launch of a new platform and solution now is an exciting time to join us!

The role will also include the following responsibilities:

Accounting and financial control (for 2 group companies)

+ Management and maintenance of accounting systems and routines
+ Management of payroll (outsourced) and interface with accounting system
+ Monthly reconciliations and accounts close; VAT and PAYE returns
+ Preparation of all draft accounts and information to support external accountants
+ Supervision of day to day bookkeeping (business administration manager reports into this role)
+ Ensure all ledgers maintained accurately and efficiently – so has to be a good confident and well trained and reasonably experienced pragmatic accountant;
+ Ensure all VAT and PAYE matters dealt with properly and without need for much if any input from external accountants
+ Ensure all basic processes for AR and AP managed commercially and effectively. 
+ own and drive annual and ongoing budgeting and cashflow planning/monitoring

Financial and commercial management:

+ A member of the Senior Executive team reporting to the CEO and founder shareholder; the role requires pro-active involvement with all members of the team to drive financial and operational performance monitoring and reporting.
+ Lead on commercial matters covering relationships and negotiating terms with customers and suppliers and all financial stakeholders (including maintain and developing relationships with existing and new investors)
+ Design of, preparation and interpretation of weekly and monthly financial information to support all departments in managing operations – covering profitability, investment prioritisation and management and other relevant metrics monitoring business performance and success. 
+ Support of business processes, data gathering and reporting to assist with client service SLAs and quality control
+ Ensuring complete invoicing – systems and support for account managers/sales team for invoicing terms and monthly processes
+ Budgeting and cash forecasting (including integrated accounts modelling to support bank and investor presentations and relationships)
+ Cashflow management; debt collection (with business administration manager reporting)
+ Day to day relationships with banks
+ Purchasing – ensuring value for money and payment approval processes; direct responsibility for major expenditure and supervision of office administration manager for consumables
+ Input to commercial matters – pricing and contract commercials
+ Main creditor/supplier relationships
+ Leases and finance arrangements

Our rewards and benefits package include:

+ 23 days holiday with the ability to purchase more
+ Free access to our on-site gym; as well as pilates/yoga classes onsite
+ Private BUPA health insurance and option to include family members
+ Childcare Vouchers and other affiliate major brand retail discounts
+ Bonus opportunities

Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the MD.

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