Job Description

Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Salary: Dependant on experience
Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Friday
Benefits:

• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 26 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.

• Festive Break: Save 3-4 days for a well-deserved Christmas shutdown, ensuring you can fully enjoy the festive season with your loved ones.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Benefit from critical illness cover, death in service protection, and company sick pay, providing you and your family with peace of mind.

• Cycle to Work Scheme: Take advantage of the cycle to work scheme, promoting a healthy lifestyle and a greener commute.

• Attractive Pension Plan: Secure your future with the pension plan, where the employer contributes 6% and the employee contributes 2%.

About Our Client:
Join an esteemed manufacturing organisation based in Yeovil, committed to driving financial excellence and operational efficiency. Our client is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and growth, making it an ideal workplace for finance professionals eager to make a significant impact.
Responsibilities:
As the Finance Manager, you will:

• Oversee financial reporting and analysis, preparing insightful statements and budgets.

• Develop and manage financial budgets while forecasting future trends.

• Create long-term business plans and strategies to minimise financial risk.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and implement robust internal controls.

• Lead the finance department, mentoring and supervising a team of finance professionals.

• Present financial information to senior management and other stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and keep abreast of technological advancements in accounting.

Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Strong analytical and numerical skills to interpret financial data effectively.

• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex financial information to diverse audiences.

• Proven leadership abilities with experience in team management and motivation.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate financial challenges.

• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles, including experience with HMRC and Companies House.

• Proficiency in accounting software (SAGE, SAP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, along with professional accounting qualifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA).

• Relevant experience in a finance-related role, demonstrating progressive responsibility.

Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Familiarity with manufacturing financial operations.

• Experience in process optimisation and improvement initiatives.

• Additional qualifications in financial management or related disciplines.

How to apply:
If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and contribute to our client's success, we would love to hear from you!
To apply for this role, please do so online or email your CV to taunton@office-angels.com. If you would like to speak to a member of the team before applying, please call Debbie on 01823 285440.
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