Finance Manager

Leighton Buzzard Permanent View Job Description
Our well established retail client who is located in Leighton Buzzard are excited about their growth and are looking to bring on a Finance Manager to support an experienced Finance Director. This is an excellent opportunity to work a broad role that covers everything from Management Accounts to Budgeting and Forecasting.
  • Excellent company Culture
  • A company that makes a difference

About Our Client

Our client, a well-established Retail manufacturer with an impressive growth trajectory, is seeking a commercially astute Finance Manager to join their dynamic team in Leighton Buzzard. The successful candidate will take ownership of the financial operations while partnering with key stakeholders to drive business performance and strategic decision-making.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:

  • Lead the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
  • Manage a team of 3 finance professionals, providing mentorship and development
  • Partner with operational managers to analyse performance and identify improvement opportunities
  • Oversee cash flow management and forecasting
  • Drive the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts
  • Develop and maintain robust financial controls and procedures
  • Prepare board reports and presentations for senior leadership

The Successful Applicant

Required Skills and Experience of the Finance Manager:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post-qualification experience
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
  • Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills
  • Advanced Excel and ERP system knowledge
  • Experience managing and developing teams
  • Excellent stakeholder management abilities

The ideal Personal Attributes of the Finance Manager :

  • Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
  • Natural communicator with strong interpersonal skills
  • Resilient and adaptable to change
  • Ability to influence at all levels
  • Strong attention to detail whilst maintaining strategic perspective
  • Commutable to Leighton Buzzard

What's on Offer

  • Based in Leighton Buzzard
  • Paying up to £53k
  • Growing business with a 5 year Plan of Growth
  • Hybrid
Contact
Tom Bartrip
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6575884
Phone number
+44 172 773 0109

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Retail
Location
Leighton Buzzard
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Bartrip
Consultant phone
+44 172 773 0109
Job reference
JN-102024-6575884