Finance Manager in Stratford-upon-Avon

Finance Manager Stratford-upon-Avon | £40,000 - £48,000 | Full-time We are working with a successful and growing specialist business in Stratford-upon-Avon, looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of their day-to-day financial management and reporting. The business has experienced significant growth and has a refreshingly grown-up culture built around trust, autonomy and working together. This is a great opportunity to join a small, friendly team where you'll be trusted to take ownership, make decisions and have a real impact. Initially, there will be a particular focus on reviewing and strengthening the balance sheet, before taking wider ownership of monthly reporting, stock, controls and financial processes. What You'll Be Doing as the Finance Manager Reviewing and reconciling the balance sheet, investigating discrepancies and resolving any historic issues Preparing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reporting Improving financial controls, processes and reporting Managing stock accounting, inventory valuation and reconciliations Providing better visibility around business costs, including engineer andoperational costs Supporting month-end and year-end processes Overseeing larger debtor accounts where required Liaising with external accountants and other stakeholders Using Sage and Excel to maintain accurate and meaningful financial informationExperience, skills and attributes for the Finance Manager Previous experience in a hands-on Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar role Strong balance sheet reconciliation and management accounts experience Experience of stock/inventory accounting would be highly beneficial Strong Sage and Excel skills ACA, ACCA, CIMA, Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience considered Confident working independently and taking ownership Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem solving Positive and proactive, with the confidence to challenge when needed Someone who enjoys being part of a small, busy and friendly teamWhat's in it for you? Salary of £40,000 - £48,000 depending on experience Full-time role with flexibility around working hours Office-based initially, with scope for some hybrid working after probation A friendly, down-to-earth team of around 15 people A culture built around trust, autonomy and working together Company/team events throughout the year A genuine opportunity to make your mark within a growing businessThis is very much a hands-on role for someone who enjoys getting stuck in, bringing structure to a growing business and becoming a trusted part of the wider team