Finance Manager
ITSS Recruitment
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 19 days
Durham, Durham DH14EQ, England

£55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Finance Manager role is based in Durham with a salary range of £55,000 to £60,000.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a Finance Manager position and hold a qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
- The role involves managing and developing the finance team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial outputs, and preparing monthly accounts.
- Key responsibilities also include presenting financial results to senior stakeholders and implementing process improvements across finance operations.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, are essential for this position.
Location: Durham
Salary: 55-60k
The Finance Manager will be a key member of the finance team - they will work very closely with management accountants, finance assistants, sales and purchase ledger teams, and will be responsible for preparation and submission of the monthly accounts within the Logistics and Environmental areas of the division.
Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager;
* Manage and develop the finance team (management accountants, purchase/sales ledger).
* Review outputs, set priorities, and ensure accuracy and efficiency across all finance functions.
* Control of balance sheets and supporting reconciliations.
* Consolidate and review monthly management accounts prepared by the team.
* Present financial results and actionable insights to directors and senior stakeholders.
* Ensure group accounting policies and procedures are followed.
* Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements across finance operations.
* Drive automation and system upgrades to improve accuracy, speed, and reporting quality.
* Standardise processes to reduce manual intervention.
* Commercial & Business Partnering
* Act as a key partner to operational teams, providing financial modelling, scenario planning, and project support.
* Challenge and support business units to ensure financial targets are met.
* Early identification of any issues identified and flagging to management - no surprises approach.
Key Skills/Qualifications;
* Minimum 2 years experience in a Finance Manager Role
* Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA
* An aptitude for IT - Experience of Microsoft packages Excel and Outlook.
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