Finance Manager

Position: Finance Manager (Permanent)
Finance Manager

Location:

Weymouth - Office based
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience

Hours:

Minimum 39 hours per week
Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm
Friday 8am to 1pm
Holiday: 33 days including bank holidays, plus sickness and accident payment scheme after qualifying period

Team Jobs are proud to be recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a well established engineering business based in Weymouth. This is a key leadership role within the business, responsible for delivering accurate financial information, maintaining strong controls and supporting commercial decision making.

This position will suit an experienced Finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational and commercial teams and who thrives in a hands on environment.

The Role

Accounting and Compliance

Full responsibility for maintaining accurate accounting books and records

Preparation and submission of monthly management accounts in line with reporting deadlines

Production of weekly reporting and key financial data analysis

Preparation of month end supporting schedules and reports

Daily and weekly cash flow forecasting and monitoring

Oversight and delivery of monthly and weekly payroll

Completion of balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner

Ensure compliance with VAT, statutory reporting and other regulatory requirements

Support the Director through the annual audit process and statutory accounts preparation

Maintain and continuously improve internal controls and financial processes

Financial Planning and Analysis

Support budgeting and forecasting processes

Provide financial insight and analysis to support commercial decision making

Contribute to target setting and performance monitoring to drive business objectives

Process Improvement and Team Leadership

Lead, support and develop the finance team, including Accounts Assistants

Set and review objectives and KPIs to ensure high performance

Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

Document and maintain finance systems, procedures and policies

Promote a professional, collaborative and supportive team culture

What We're Looking For

Essential

Recognised accountancy qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or AAT Level 4 or 5

Strong experience using Sage Accounts

Intermediate Excel skills

Experience producing management accounts and overseeing payroll

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Desirable

Minimum three years' experience operating at a senior level within a Finance Manager role

Experience with in manufacturing or engineering

Sage Payroll experience

Personal Attributes

Professional and commercially aware

Results focused with a strong sense of accountability

Confident communicator with strong relationship building skills

Organised, methodical and quality driven

Able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

Committed to continuous improvement and high standards of integrity

If you are an experienced Finance Manager looking to take ownership of a finance function within a well established engineering business in Weymouth, we would love to hear from you.

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