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Finance Manager

Employer
Hays Senior Finance
Location
England, Northamptonshire, Corby
Salary
GBP40000.0 - GBP55000 per annum + £45,000 to £55,000 per annum
Closing date
4 Mar 2025
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Sector
Retail and wholesale
Salary band
£40,000 - £50,000, £50,000 - £60,000
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Where will they be working
Hybrid - mostly office

Job Details

Your new company
Our client is a fast-growing SME who are highly reputable in the retail sector and going through an exciting period of change.

Your new role
Due to internal promotion, they are looking for an ambitious Finance Manager to lead and manage financial and management accounting. This will include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash management and reporting. They would be required to provide leadership to the UK finance team and support the European finance team, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and maintaining a controlled financial environment. Responsibilities include:

  • Oversee financial and management accounting (budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis).
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and reports.
  • Lead and mentor the finance team for efficient operations and uphold a professional reputation.
  • Manage cash flow and working capital.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual).
  • Implement process improvements and automation in financial/business workflows.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory and fiscal regulations (annual financial accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, national statistics).
  • Partner with management to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Provide financial insights and analysis for key decision-making.


What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate should be part-qualified or fully qualified in finance (ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5 years of experience in a dynamic finance team, including people management. They should have expertise in budgeting, forecasting, producing pricing models, and auditing. Strong IT literacy is essential. Experience in the FMCG/Retail sector is desirable. Key skills include excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, strong commercial acumen, and effective time management. The candidate should be able to lead and motivate a small team, thrive under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities. They must be adept at presenting complex financial information clearly to various stakeholders and proactive in identifying and solving problems. Expertise in managing cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations is also required.

What you'll get in return
Our client offers a rewarding benefits package including 25 days' holiday + statutory days, a bonus scheme and flexible working with the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis with 2/3 days a week in the office.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Company

At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.

So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.

So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.

We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:

  • Corporate Governance
  • Credit Control
  • Part-Qualified Accountant
  • Payroll
  • Public Practice Accounting
  • Public Services Accounting
  • Senior Finance – Qualified
  • Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
  • Tax & Treasury

You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow

 

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