Finance Manager

I'm currently working with a growing business in Wolverhampton that is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager on a temporary to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified by experience (QBE) finance professional who is immediately available or on a very short notice period.

This is a hands-on management role where you'll take ownership of the finance function, leading a team of four across management accounting and transactional finance. You'll ensure the smooth running of the department, maintain robust financial controls, and provide accurate and timely financial information to support business decisions.

Key responsibilities:

Managing, mentoring and developing a finance team of four
Full responsibility for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations
Overseeing supplier payments, payment runs and maintaining strong supplier relationships
Monitoring debtor balances, driving collections, reducing aged debt and improving cash collection performance
Reviewing sales and purchase ledger processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency and strong financial controls
Managing cash flow and working capital, ensuring timely payments and receipts
Producing monthly management accounts
Leading month-end and year-end close processes
Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings
VAT returns and statutory compliance
Identifying and implementing process improvements across the finance function
Business partnering with operational managers and senior stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight
Supporting the Finance Director with ad hoc reporting, analysis and finance projects

The ideal candidate will have:

Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant
Qualified by experience (QBE) or part-qualified/qualified accountant
Previous responsibility for overseeing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance staff
Excellent knowledge of management accounting, financial controls and cash flow management
The ability to work autonomously and hit the ground running
Previous experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment

The role:

Temp to permanent opportunity
Immediate start preferred
Office based, 5 days per week in Wolverhampton
Competitive salary/day rate depending on experience

If you're immediately available and looking for your next opportunity, I'd love to hear from you. Please send me your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.