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Our client is looking for an experienced Finance Professional to join their team. In this role, you will oversee all financial operations, driving financial planning, analysis, and decision-making to ensure our organisation’s continued growth and success.

Ideally, you should have experience in managing a small team, providing on going coaching and leadership to drive performance and development. You should also have manufacturing experience, understanding the importance of BOM’s and routes, strong stock control and gross margin analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the costing of stock values and overview of stock takes.
Cashflow reporting, analysis and support for cash management.
Creation of monthly management accounts for the company (profit and loss, gross margin analysis, balance sheet) providing relevant commentary and analysis.
Managing a small team, focusing on coaching and development.
Calculation of payroll and salary reporting.
Managing the monthly VAT returns.
Act as business partner for Commercial and Operational teams.
Monthly journal preparation and posting.
Monthly cashflow variances analysis and forecasting.
Explanation of variances from forecast for all gross margin and overhead categories.
Monthly reconciliation of nominal ledger control accounts.
Support to ensure that the Company is continuously audit ready with involvement in audit activities and year-end preparation.
Lead forecasts and budgeting activities.
Experience and Skills

Professional accounting qualification ideally ACA or ACCA, CIMA.
Previous experience as Finance site lead.  
Experience in managing a Team, supporting in coaching and driving team performance.
Expertise in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
Experience of a fast-paced Finance role, including month end management.
Relevant manufacturing sector experience of stock costing and reconciliations.
Accustomed to dealing with competing demands from the Group.
Excel proficiency and experience with accounting software, ideally Xero an advantage.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, issues, and opportunities.
An inclusive and collaborative approach, with a track record of supporting and guiding colleagues in required business practices and processes.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Location: Hybrid position; 3 days on site in Malton, North Yorkshire and 2 days working for home