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Job Title:
Finance Manager
About the Company:
A leading international catering equipment and confectionery brand with operations across the UK and USA. The business supplies products directly, via major e-commerce platforms, and through an expanding distributor network to food service operators, retailers, and domestic customers.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations and support strategic decision-making across both UK and US entities. This is a hands-on, full-time role combining transnational accounting, financial reporting, and process improvement. You will work closely with the Accounts Administrator and the Operations Manager to strengthen financial controls, enhance reporting accuracy, and contribute to business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, and Direct Debit processing
- Manage setup and review of new credit accounts and customer statements
- Complete account reconciliations and VAT returns
- Prepare monthly management accounts for UK and USA operations
- Conduct P&L reviews, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow management
- Oversee Accounts Payable and monthly invoice factor reporting
- Lead monthly close and reporting processes
- Deliver key customer, channel, and commercial analysis
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning
- Provide training and support to the Accounts Administrator
- Review and improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
Skills & Experience
Required:
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
- Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ICAS, ACCA, CIMA) or experience qualified
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office
- Experience using ERP systems (preferably NetSuite)
- Bachelor's degree
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Friday: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Salary & Benefits
Base salary: 48,000 per annum
Profit-sharing bonus: 3,000-5,000 per year (paid quarterly, performance-based, uncapped)
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