Finance Manager

Harlow, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Are you currently working in a finance role you could be qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience, and are looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career? Do you want to join a team where you can have a real impact, with unlimited progression opportunities?



If you believe that finance should play an integral part in a business, where the numbers are crucial to its strategy and direction and have the communication skills to work across the organisation we want to hear from you.



Whether you are working in a business currently or in practice looking to take a step into industry this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team in a business with big ambitions.



About You



If the following sounds like we are describing you then read on, you will love being a part of our team.

Accuracy

- You are focused on ensuring the data is accurate and up to date and reporting can be confidently used to make decisions

Ownership

- You are accountable for your work and use feedback to create better performance and continuous improvement for yourself and the team

Commercial Insight

- You are curious about the story behind the numbers turning data into clear, practical recommendations for the business

Collaboration

- You are a great communicator, working will well with others, thinking about the wider team in the business and always looking to work together

Momentum

- You are dynamic, agile and proactive identifying issues ahead of you always pushing forward which creates momentum and a forward-thinking mentality

Passion

- You are passionate about what you do, you see finance as an integral part of our wider business success

About the Role



You are joining us to

become a key member of the finance team. You will be focused on ensuring our numbers are managed, up to date and we are meeting our deadlines. This is a really varied role where you will get involved in all aspects of financial management for the business.

You will lead financial reporting, liaising with third parties, general reporting, cash management and the production of management accounts.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career. Your communication skills are as important as your financial ones, as you will be working closely with other teams across the business.

We believe in being proactive and taking ownership; this role will be vital to helping us shape the finance function and we welcome your ideas and problem-solving abilities.

You will have two junior team members reporting into you, so some experience of supervising or managing is advantageous but not essential, as we can provide support to help you grow into this.

Success in your first year looks like:



You will be confident in taking ownership and ensuring the financial data in the company is accurate, managed, reconciled and fully up to date

You will be ensuring the finance team meets their monthly reporting deadlines

You will be supporting our Finance Director, Financial Controller and have built a good relationship across the business as well as our third-party finance providers

You are confident in the production of management accounts and are involved in other areas of reporting required to support the wider business

You are supervising junior team members to support their growth

To achieve this, you will:



We don't expect you to have experience in all these areas from day one but will work together with you over the course of your first year and provide full training and support.



Ensure the company's financial records are up to date and reconciled on our ERP and supporting systems.

Work with finance team to ensure all prepayments, accruals, journals and other accounting adjustments are accurately recorded and any timing differences are accounted for

Lead production of management accounts

Be involved in the cashflow and budgeting management for the business

Help to train and develop junior team members, delegating tasks and co-ordinating to support in your day-to-day duties for the management of the Finance team

Develop relationships and oversee the reporting process for third party relationships

Work with other teams in the business representing finance on projects and to provide ad hoc reporting

Co-ordinate with Financial Controller to ensure finance reporting targets are achieved on a monthly basis

Assist in the end of year audit

Essential Criteria



Have completed at least the second level of ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA, fully qualified or qualified by experience

Currently working in a finance role either in industry or practice with at least 3 years' experience

Advantageous Criteria



Experience of managing and supporting junior team members

Knowledge of Netsuite or similar ERP system

About Us



With over 60 years of experience, GreenBrook is a well-established manufacturer of electrical products, proudly supporting wholesalers, property developers and contractors across the UK. Our mission is to become the leading name for electrical product solutions -- known not just for the quality and reliability of our products, but for the positive impact we make across the industry.

We're dedicated to providing innovative products and solutions that help our customers work smarter, operate more sustainably, and remain consistently profitable. At the heart of GreenBrook is ourpassionate team of people who care deeply about what they do. By trusting our team to deliver on our bigger-picture strategy and by continually striving to grow our market share, we're ensuring that when customers think of electrical solutions, they think GreenBrook.

Our Culture



This is an exciting time to be joining our team we have big plans to expand our business, and We have a strong culture of creativity and innovation, and all our team is encouraged to grow and improve to actively help us develop as a team.

Everyone in our team has a voice, and your opinion really matters, and we will always have discussions about new and innovative ideas to improve our work as a team. We strive for success. ?
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Your team



You will be joining a friendly and supportive Finance team of 5 people and will be based in our Harlow office.

You will report into Kim our Finance Director, you will also be working closely across the business with the wider Greenbrook team of 60 people.

Your Environment



This is an office-based role, and we are located in Harlow, not far from the town centre with excellent access to shops, cafes and local amenities. We have an open-plan environment that helps us collaborate and to encourage new ideas.

We are a close-knit team, and you can often find us working together on projects or to hit a deadline, our environment really helps bring everyone together.

Benefits



40,000- 50,000 DOE Basic Salary + Study Support if applicable

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Option to buy more holiday up 5 days

Free on-site parking

15 min walk to Harlow rail station

Employee Discounts

Flexible Start Time (37 hours per week) option to work from home 1 day per week

Bright HR with access to discount vouchers

Perkbox employee benefits

Pension scheme

We will be looking to conduct interviews in the week commending 05 January 2026.



You must have the right to work in the UK and have the relevant visa if applicable. We do not provide support for obtaining a visa or provide relocation support.



If this sounds like the place you would like to call home, then apply now, we would love to hear from you.



NO AGENCIES

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Flexitime On-site parking Transport links
Application question(s):

Do you currently live within a reasonable commuting distance of Harlow and are able to be in the office Monday - Friday? (Essential) Are you currently based in and have the right to work in the UK? (Essential) Do you have experience of Netsuite or a smilar ERP? Please provide details (Advantageous) Have you completed at least the second level of ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA, fully qualified or qualified by experience? Please provide details (Essential) Are you currently working in a finance role either in industry or practice with at least 3 years' relevant experience? Please provide details (Essential) Do you have experience of managing and supporting junior team members? Please provide details (Advantageous)
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4420328
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    Harlow, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
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