Finance Manager

Your new company North Bristol based business Your new role Are you a commercially minded, part-qualified or qualified accountant looking for a broad role with real exposure across a growing business?An established organisation is recruiting a Finance Manager ( to cover an 11 month maternity contract) to take ownership of its month-end processes, produce management accounts and provide valuable commercial support to its Sales team. Working closely with the Finance Director, you will combine strong technical accounting with business partnering, analysis and process improvement.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys getting involved across finance and wants to make a visible impact within the wider business.Key responsibilities Manage the month-end process and prepare accurate, timely management accounts Take ownership of accruals, prepayments, cashbook reconciliations and journal processing Provide financial support to the Sales team across forecasting, planning, promotional effectiveness, customer provisions and profitability analysis Oversee the effective operation of the purchase ledger, including supplier maintenance and payments Improve reporting to provide greater visibility of expenditure and cash flow Maintain the fixed asset register Support the Finance Director with annual audit preparation Produce and submit statutory and regulatory returns, including VAT and packaging waste Support UK GAAP compliance and Group IFRS reporting requirements Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and controls Provide support and cover for transactional finance activities when required What you'll need to succeed You will be a confident and analytical finance professional who can communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Ideally, you will have: CIMA or ACCA qualification, or be actively studying towards one Strong management accounting and month-end experience Excellent financial, technical and analytical skills Commercial awareness and the confidence to partner with a Sales team Strong Excel skills The ability to work accurately and meet reporting deadlines Manufacturing, purchase ledger or product-based business experience Previous SAP exposure would be beneficial, although it is not essential What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. PMI Pension up to 7.5% 26 days holiday + BH 35.25 hrs pw, 2 days WFH (Mon/Fri), 3 office based What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. INDHAF Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk