Finance Manager

Company profile: A bespoke Flexographic printing and Flexible Packaging Manufacturer who supply packaging solutions to a wide range of industries. Who are now looking for a Finance Manager to join their team. Salary:£50,000 – £60,000 Title: Finance Manager Role and Responsibilities: To lead the day-to-day Finance function, ensuring accuracy and timely financial reporting, robust financial controls and effective wider support to the business. Financial Reporting * Prepare monthly UK management accounts, including P & L, balance sheet and variance analysis. * Manage and reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure accurate GRNI reporting. * Weekly cash flow forecasting * Produce and distribute the costing/margin report monthly, highlighting low margin customers and large variances on estimates vs actuals Finance Systems & IT Oversight * Champion the use of the Radius ERP system across departments to ensure data accuracy and consistency * Ensure the finance system is fully utilised and optimised for reporting and control. Purchase Ledger Management * Oversee all aspects of the Purchase Ledger function through the Accounts Assistant. * Ensure timely invoice processing, supplier payments, and month-end accruals. * Maintain robust invoice coding, approval limits, and cost allocations. Sales Ledger & Credit Control & Payroll Oversight * Support the payroll process through the Accounts/Payroll Assistant to ensure timely Oversee Bank Reconciliations * Transfer funds between bank accounts to ensure positive balances. * Bank Reconciliation for three currencies. * Manage cashbook postings. Year end Audit & Compliance * Manage the year end Audit with external Auditors * Prepare year-end tax packs and ensure compliance with audit and statutory requirements. General * Work closely with others in departments including operations and commercial to support business performance through financial insights. * Treat all colleagues in a professional, fair and empathetic manner. * Ensure health, safety, environment and quality always remain a priority. * Work on your own initiative as required ensuring the smooth, efficient and effective availability of financial information is available for the business. * Be flexible to provide the required support to the Finance Director / Department wherever Person Specification: * Qualified Accountant with proven track record. * Experience managing people. * Experience of a manufacturing business essential. * Strong knowledge of finance systems (Radius or similar) with excellent Excel skills. * Highly accurate with strong financial control mindset. * Strong interpersonal skills, confident communicating with all levels. * Professional, proactive, calm under pressure and a team player