Finance Manager

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified Finance Manager to join a fast-moving company in the furniture design industry. The role involves managing financial operations and supporting strategic decisions to drive business success.

Client Details

This company designs and produces innovative household products that blend functionality with sleek, modern design. Its range includes items like sensor-activated trash cans, soap dispensers, and organizational tools that aim to simplify daily tasks. The focus is on creating durable, high-quality products with smart features that enhance convenience, efficiency, and hygiene in everyday life.

Description

The key responsibilities of this Finance Manager role will be:

Month-End Management and Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate execution of month-end close processes.
• Manage prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets accounting.
• Deliver reliable monthly flash reports and period-end financial statements.
• Provide insightful month-end commentary and present key findings to Directors, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support cost control initiatives through variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, reviewing accounts payable, factory balances, and pending accounts receivable receipts.
• Assist with financial modeling and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Receivables and Payables

• Lead the accounts receivable and accounts payable function, managing two direct reports who handle day-to-day transactional activities.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and support to the team to ensure accuracy and efficiency in processing.

Finance Development & Strategic Projects

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and ongoing cost control initiatives.
• Develop and implement progressive financial controls and best practices across the business.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to provide financial insights supporting customer programming and business growth initiatives.
• Support management in strategic decision-making through scenario planning, KPI monitoring, and business case analysis.

Compliance and Governance

• Oversee UK and European tax compliance, including VAT, duty, and IOSS submissions.
• Manage annual audit and statutory reporting processes in coordination with external auditors.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory surveys, including ONS surveys.

Payroll and Benefits Administration

• Lead the monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Complete pension submissions and other employee benefits reporting.
• Review payroll processes to enhance efficiency and ensure alignment with business growth and workforce strategy.

Profile

The successful Finance Manager should have:

* Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA, AICPA, CIMA or equivalent accountancy qualification

* 5 years plus accounting experience

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

* Advanced IT skills, early adopter of new IT platforms

* Curious and ambitious, with strong attention to detail

Job Offer

The successful Finance Manager will receive:

• A competitive salary of up to -75,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package to be confirmed.
• Opportunity to work in the dynamic design sector in central London
• A permanent role with long-term career progression potential.
• A supportive and professional working environment.