Finance Manager (hybrid)

Saffron Walden

£55,000-£65,000 per annum

We are working with a popular Saffron Walden employer who are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to join their leadership team. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function, lead a small team, and contribute to the financial strategy and continued success of a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and robust financial controls.
• Manage cash flow, monitor daily cash positions, prepare forecasts, and support funding and liquidity planning.
• Authorise payments and oversee payment runs.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, including full balance sheet reconciliations, within agreed deadlines.
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis to the Senior Management Team, helping to drive strategic decision-making.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, profit and loss reports, and balance sheet forecasts.
• Monitor performance against budget, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee payroll processes, ensuring accurate submissions and reconciliations through an outsourced payroll provider.
• Lead year-end preparation, providing comprehensive audit files and liaising with external accountants.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, external advisers, and key stakeholders.
• Support senior leadership in identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role.
• A flexible, hands on approach.
• Strong management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting experience.
• Excellent cash flow management and financial planning skills.
• Experience preparing year-end accounts and supporting external audits.
• Previous supervisory / team management experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• ACCA, CIMA, ACA qualification or qualified by experience.

Please apply now for more information.