My client is an established business, a business to business sales and distribution organisation, part of a global group. They seek a Senior Finance Manager to to join the business, lead the finance team and act as a business partner to the Management Director. You will lead finance for the UK function and liaise with the international group finance function. The role combines technical knowledge, commercial acumen and leadership skills. This is a permanent role based at the head office in mis-Essex with some flexibility for hybrid working. The salary available is £60-70,000 plus benefits (pension / healthcare.)

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a small finance team and fostering a culture of improvement
• Taking responsibility for the preparation of the monthly Management Accounts, quarterly and annual Reporting Packs for consolidation
• Ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the MD to support them in reporting to the Board in pre-determined formats with variance analysis and actionable commentary
• Assisting the MD in the annual budgeting process along with quarterly forecasts
• Partnering with sales, marketing, and operational teams to provide meaningful financial insights to non-finance stakeholders
• Reviewing and approving weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Responsible for the year-end process and principal day-to-day contact with the external auditors /tax advisers and overseeing the annual audit / corporate tax compliance process including review of the statutory accounts / tax computation for multiple entities
• Delivering detailed financial analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Driving cost control initiatives and improving overall financial performance
• Reviewing and improving systems, processes, and controls to enhance efficiency

The role requires a candidate who can combine ensuring strong financial governance, produce high quality reporting and supporting commercial growth. The role requires experience from a similar senior finance role, this could be a role that is a step in to management. Candidates can be qualified (ACCA / CIMA /ACA) or qualified by experience, experience of Netsuite would be advantageous.