Our client is looking for a Finance Manager to join their business in Dudley. The role is paying between £45-50k DOE.

What you'll do:

• Oversee all company accounts, ensuring every financial transaction is accurately recorded, reconciled, filed, and reported to maintain the highest standards of reliability.
• Prepare and submit monthly management accounts and detailed financial reports to Directors within agreed deadlines, supporting informed decision-making.
• Produce monthly KPIs and comprehensive financial analysis for presentation to the Senior Management Team, highlighting trends and variances.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets by identifying significant variances and recommending corrective actions where appropriate to optimise results.
• Establish and maintain effective financial reporting systems and internal controls that minimise errors and improve the reliability of data across the business.
• Support external accountants with the preparation of annual statutory financial statements and associated year-end schedules to ensure compliance.
• Manage company cash flow by tracking transactions, preparing forecasts, and highlighting potential funding requirements or risks to senior leaders.
• Develop annual budgets and financial plans using historical performance data alongside current business information to guide strategic planning.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns for HMRC while ensuring VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax liabilities are monitored accurately and paid on time.
• Supervise finance department staff by providing guidance, constructive feedback, and promoting a culture of accountability, accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What you bring:

• AAT Level 4 qualification or above or equivalent accounting knowledge ensures you have the technical foundation required for this role.
• Strong Excel skills enable you to analyse complex financial data efficiently while preparing clear reports and developing useful spreadsheets.
• Excellent numerical skills paired with attention to detail allow you to produce accurate management accounts, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Experience preparing management accounts demonstrates your capability in delivering timely insights for business planning.
• Good understanding of VAT, PAYE, and statutory compliance requirements ensures you can manage regulatory obligations confidently.
• Proven experience monitoring cash flow as well as managing credit control processes highlights your dependability in safeguarding company finances.
• Strong organisational skills empower you to prioritise workloads effectively so strict deadlines are consistently met without compromising quality.
• Effective communication skills help you collaborate across departments while building positive relationships throughout the organisation.
• A proactive approach enables you to investigate discrepancies thoroughly while constructively challenging processes when necessary.
• Experience working in an SME environment is desirable as it provides valuable insight into unique challenges faced by smaller businesses.
• Experience managing or supervising finance team members is advantageous for fostering a supportive leadership style within your department.
• Familiarity with accounting software enhances your ability to streamline reporting processes for greater efficiency.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates