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Finance Manager

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As a Finance Manager in Slough
As a Finance Manager in Slough, you'll take charge of overseeing financial operations within the industrial and manufacturing sector. Your role will focus on ensuring smooth financial management and compliance, helping the business stay on track and make informed decisions.
Client Details
- Medium sized organisation
- Operating within the industrial and manufacturing industry
- Commitment to innovation
- Located in Slough
Description
Finance Manager responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day finance operations, including monthly accounting close activities, accounts receivable oversight, cash flow and working capital management
- Lead and develop the finance function, including line management and mentoring
- Prepare and submit accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analyses
- Lead the annual budgeting process and produce regular forecasts, monitoring financial performance and identifying variances, trends, and actionable insights
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to monitor expenditure, improve financial performance, and support informed decision-making
- Maintain robust internal financial controls and ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and company policies
- Coordinate and support internal and external audits, providing documentation and liaising with auditors to meet all requirements
- Keep up to date with changes in financial legislation, regulatory requirements, and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance
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- Relevant accounting or finance qualification
- Experience in financial management, ideally within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, regulatory compliance requirements, and financial reporting standards
- Proficiency in accounting systems and financial reporting tools
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven leadership ability, including managing and developing finance teams to deliver business objectives
Job Offer
Finance Manager
- Salary: £50,000 to £55,000, dependent on the level of experience
- Permanent position
- Competitive benefits package (TBC)
- Slough location, well-connected by public transport
- Office based - close knit team
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