Finance Manager

Finance Manager
£50,000 - £80,000 Dependant on experience
Company car (high-end vehicle)
5% annual bonus
Ongoing training and professional development
Support towards further finance qualifications

We are looking for an ambitious Finance Manager to join our growing business. This opportunity is suitable for either an experienced Finance Manager or an Assistant Finance Manager looking to take the next step into a management position.

Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you will take ownership of the finance function, overseeing management accounts, work in progress (WIP), profit and loss reporting, cost centres, credit control, and project financial performance.

Previous experience within Facilities Management, Engineering Maintenance, Construction, or Building Maintenance would be highly advantageous due to the project-based nature of the role.

The business currently uses Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Previous experience with these systems would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly Management Accounts, WIP reports, Profit & Loss statements, and Cost Centre reporting.
• Raise and manage sales ledger invoices.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor rebates.
• Process subcontractor invoices and resolve invoice queries with the head office finance team.
• Oversee the Credit Control and Sales Ledger functions.
• Review and approve invoicing, ensuring profitability and correct margins.
• Work closely with Project Managers to monitor the financial performance of capital projects.
• Improve and develop credit control procedures and financial processes.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and manage debt collection to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Collaborate with Directors and the finance team to resolve aged debt and outstanding accounts.
• Produce weekly and monthly management reports for the operations team and Directors.
• Analyse project profitability and identify contracts with low margins.
• Manage monthly cost reporting and integrate financial information with the CAFM system.
• Support the transition from existing accounting processes to automated CAFM reporting.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support across the wider business.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Assistant Finance Manager, or Senior Finance position.
• Experience within Facilities Management, Engineering Maintenance, Construction, Building Services, or Building Maintenance would be highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Management Accounts, WIP reporting, P&L, Cost Centres, Credit Control, and Sales Ledger.
• Experience working alongside operational and project management teams.
• Excellent analytical and commercial awareness.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive approach with the ability to identify process improvements.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) is desirable.
• Candidates currently studying towards a professional qualification are encouraged to apply and will be supported with further development.

For further information on the role and the company you would be working for please APPLY NOW or get in touch with Rhymel Henderson for a confidential chat

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