Finance Manager

JOB TITLE: Finance ManagerLOCATION: BromsgroveSALARY: £50,000-£60,000Finance Department Reports to Head of Finance Direct Report: Finance AssistantJob Purpose To lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring the timely production of management information, effective cash flow management, robust financial controls and high-quality financial insight to support strategic and operational decision-making across the business. We are really looking for someone with the ideas, suggestions and drive to push the business forward and streamline processes and procedures. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and variance analysis against budget and forecast.Own the cash flow forecasting process, monitoring actual cash position against forecast and flagging risks.Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.Process monthly payroll and ensure timely submission of statutory reports and other relevant information.Calculate and submit the group VAT return accurately and on time.Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, partnering with budget holders and department managers to understand financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automate manual processes and enhance reporting quality across the finance function.Develop and maintain key financial and operational KPIs, translating ..... full job details .....