- Senior Finance Manager
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Market Leading Ayrshire Based Manufacturing Business
Our client is a market leading UK Wide Manufacturing, that produces products for Renewable Energy. Based in Girvan this will be a hybrid role.
The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:
Individual duties:
- On a monthly basis produce the management accounts, cashflow forecast & analysis pack within deadlines.
- Submit quarterly VAT returns.
- Fulfil the company's banking covenant for the Accounts Receivable and Inventory facility. And ensure the bi-annual audit from our banking partners is successful.
- Ensure all control accounts reconcile.
- Submit RHI readings to OFGEM and submit ROCs to auction.
- Complete statutory government surveys.
Team Leadership:
- Lead and develop the finance team, including Accounts Payable/Receivable and accounting functions, reporting into the Head of Finance.
- Manage a team of four responsible for month end close of Accounts Payable & receivable.
- Ensure accuracy of postings into the nominal ledger in line with the company's nominal structure.
- Ensure payment terms and credit terms are accurately reflected in Sage.
- Be responsible for chasing of the debtor book.
- Ensure subsidiary companies are kept up to date.
- Ensure payroll is submitted to payroll partners and that the payroll is accurate each month. This includes providing accurate employee benefits information. Ensure P11ds are submitted on time.
- Participate in the approval of requisitions.
- Business partner with the maintenance and production teams. Review results with them and identify improvements.
Process Improvements:
- Actively engage with process improvement. Review and improve existing accounting procedures, software usage, and financial systems to increase efficiency.
- Actively identify & implement process improvements projects. Either quick wins or longer-term improvements.
A successful Senior Finance Manager should have:
- A professional accounting qualification, such as CA, ACCA, or CIMA.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
- Proven experience in financial management within the industrial/manufacturing industry.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities to manage a team effectively.
- A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement.
This role offers a competitive salary plus wider benefits. Please apply for a confidential conversation and details.
