Robert Half are exclusively working with a growing SME to recruit a Finance Manager to join their finance function. The business has grown significantly in recent years and has the potential for further growth through business acquisitions.Finance Manager Kidlington, Oxfordshire Permanent 55,000 The RoleThey are looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of financial reporting and control. You will be a trusted member of the management team. You'll produce accurate, timely management accounts, lead the budgeting and forecasting cycle, and give the business the insight it needs to make good decisions.This suits a hands-on finance professional from an SME environment who is comfortable running the whole finance function day to day, and who can also step back, look at the numbers and advise the business.Key ResponsibilitiesProduce monthly management accounts and financial reports, with clear commentary and analysis for the management teamLead the annual budget and ongoing forecasting process, working with budget holders across the businessAnalyse financial performance and standing, flagging risks and opportunities earlyWork with the management team to set financial goals and track performance against themTake responsibility for the overall financial performance of the companyOversee the day-to-day finance function, including supervising the bookkeeper and finance teamManage cash flow, banking, supplier payments and credit control, including aged debt 60 days+Oversee payroll preparation, VAT and all other HMRC requirements, making sure deadlines are metManage the year-end process and statutory accountsLiaise with auditors, lenders and other external partiesContinue to improve finance processes, controls and systems as the business growsAbout YouQualified accountant or qualified by experience, with a strong track record in a senior finance roleProven experience in management accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting and forecastingExperience in an SME environment, ideally running or overseeing a small finance teamStrong working knowledge of VAT, payroll and statutory year-end processesConfident using accounting software and ExcelA clear communicator who can explain the numbers to non-finance colleaguesAccurate, organised and proactive, with a practical, hands-on approachBenefitsFree parkingCycle to work schemeWorkplace pension (5% employee / 3% employer)25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by one day every two yearsCompany closed for two weeks over Christmas (3 days taken from your holiday allowance)Christmas party, summer party and quarterly team mealsChoice of private office or open-plan workingHybrid working and flexible hours availableRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.
Finance Manager in Kidlington employer: Robert Half
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