Broster Buchanan have been retained to recruit a Finance Manager for a well established privately owned business in Felling, Gateshead.

The company has a record of profitable trading, has strong ethics and values, and a really nice family feel to the workplace. The business is invloved in import/manufacture and distribution, and has a long and proud history.

The recruitment has been driven by a desire to strenthgen and modernise the finance function in the wake of a new system being introduced, a project which is currently ongoing.

Reporting to the Finance Director the successful candidate will play a key role in the finance team being involved in all aspects of both finance and the wider business.

The position would suit a real all rounder, although some exposure to manufacturing and/or distribution would be useful.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to

* Monthly reporting and management accounts
* Budgeting and forecasting
* Product costings
* Variance analysis around both income and costs
* Ongoing maintenance and developmnet of finance and business systems
* Maintenance of accurate finmancial accounting records and associated reconciliations.

After a period of winning the trust of senior management it is envisaged that the person would be able to work from home a day a week, possibly two, but this right will have to be earned and is not on the agenda initially.

Potential canddiates should be team players with a range of experience, and could either be seeking a development role, or a situation that will provide long term stability.

Experience and attitude allied to a pleasant character are more important than qualifications.

It is envisaged that salary will be in the £40,000 to £50,000 range.