About Longpré
Founded in 1990, master cabinet makers, Longpré, are based in the centre of the historic town of Bruton, Somerset. With a client portfolio of internationally acclaimed architectural and design practices, we are privileged to bring to life the most innovative concepts in contemporary furniture design and bespoke ultra-luxury interiors.
Longpré is a family-run, people-centred company, with an exceptional team of 35 craftspeople and industry professionals. Alongside our passion for creating beautiful handmade furniture, lies a strong commitment to creating a progressive organisation, we consider everyone’s contribution to be of equal value and regard everyone’s opinion to be of equal importance. We believe the business community should take a leading role in securing a sustainable world for future generations and at Longpré we are determined to play our part.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded finance manager to join our senior management, working within a small finance team alongside the Director, CFO and accounts assistant.
Driving both financial scale-up control and operational efficiency, this key leadership role is pivotal to cross-functional decision making.
Core responsibilities
Full responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the company, to include:
· Cash flow forecasting (short, medium and long term)
· Projects portfolio and production cost performance analysis
· Ownership of work in progress
· Payroll and pensions management
· Monthly management accounts and KPIs
· Accounts receivable and accounts payable - UK and overseas
· Banking relationship
· International trade: monitor FX strategy, overseas VAT & duties
· Responsibility for accountancy of 2 legal entities, including full monthly reconciliation of ledgers
· Annual and 3-year budget planning, monitoring and control
· VAT and R & D taxation returns on a quarterly and annual basis
· HMRC relationship to include PAYE, CIS, VAT and R & D
· Services, supplier contracts and policies
· Asset register
· Insurance portfolio
· Implementation of a companywide financial programme of continual development
Experience
· Experience of working in a manufacturing background advantageous
· Import and export cross border accounting advantageous
Personal attributes
· Detail driven, analytical thinker and problem solver
· Self-starter with an ability to work independently
· Hands on approach
· Professional and discrete
· Enthusiastic and driven to succeed
· A keen appreciation of our shared passion for the finest bespoke craftsmanship
Qualifications
· Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
· A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
· References are required for this role.
Why join Longpré
· Interesting and varied role responsibilities within the ultra-luxury international interiors sector
· Great location in the centre of the historic town of Bruton, Somerset with free parking
· 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service
· Gifted birthday day off
· Company pension scheme
Equal opportunities
Longpré is a family-run, equal opportunities company, welcoming and encouraging applications from candidates from all backgrounds and identities. As a team-centric organisation, we endeavour to create a working environment in which everyone feels equally valued.
If you enjoy working in a creative, dynamic environment, we would very much like to hear from you.
Pay: From £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
