We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of our client based on the outskirts of Cambridge. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. You will be based in the office 4 days a week with 1 day from home, this role is 37.5 hours per week but your working hours are flexible and can work around your requirements within reason. This role will report into the CFO and will have responsibility for 2 finance administrators, you will oversee the day to day operations of the finance function and play a key role in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis. Key Responsibilities:Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reportsLead budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with department headsManage financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and debt controlReconcile bank and balance sheet accounts, including intercompany transactionsPerform variance analysis with insightful commentaryProcess global payrolls across EMEA, US, and APAC, ensuring accurate commission calculationsSupport internal and external audits with documentation and analysisAssist with VAT return submissionsYou must have proven experience within a finance management or management accountant role and have experience of managing a small team. Ideally you will be ACCA or CIMA qualified however this is not essential and qualified by experience will also ..... full job details .....