Finance manager

Job Summary: We are a growing company with a culture based on open communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and we are looking for a finance manager to join our team. We need someone with exceptional accounting skills who can also oversee the many important financial functions of a growing business. They will be commercially aware, be able to provide financial analysis and guidance, and build relationships with all stakeholders. The successful candidate will enjoy hands-on work with daily accounting tasks, while also able to see the big picture. They will be comfortable working in an open-plan office environment with transparent performance objectives and results. Responsibilities: * Own the company rsquo;s accounting function, including reconciling balance sheet accounts and proactively reviewing profit margins. * Oversee payroll, benefits, and taxes, meeting all statutory reporting requirements. * Manage cash, including collections from customers, payments to vendors, and forecasting of cash flow. * Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and able to support current activities and future growth. * Provide financial analysis, reporting and guidance at business and departmental levels. * Contribute to the development and execution of company strategy, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate. Key skills required * Excellent business sense, problem solving, project management and analytical skills. * Strong leadership, influencing, and teamwork skills. * Experience within the manufacturing sector preferred. * Fully or part qualified accountant with at least 5 years of accounting experience