Finance Manager
19 days ago
Croydon
Kenneth Brian Associates is recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing business based in Croydon for an experienced and qualified Finance Manager. \n This is a hands on leadership role, ideal for a finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, working autonomously, and supporting the wider business. Managing a team of 8, you'll be responsible for overseeing the finance function while acting as a trusted business partner across the organisation. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead, mentor and develop a finance team of 8.\n, • Prepare monthly management accounts with insightful commentary.\n, • Produce annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.\n, • Manage the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors.\n, • Ensure compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP.\n, • Prepare and submit VAT returns across multiple group companies.\n, • Oversee cash flow and payment processes, ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed credit terms.\n, • Manage customer credit checks and credit insurance arrangements.\n, • Provide commercial and financial support across the business, answering a wide range of operational and financial queries.\n, • Work closely with sales, operations and senior management to provide accurate information on areas such as pricing, stock availability and inventory.\n, • Participate in customer meetings where financial input is required.\n, • Prepare presentations and financial information to support fundraising and strategic initiatives.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, processes and reporting.\n\n About You \n\n • Ideally Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)\n, • Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance position.\n, • Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.\n, • Experience preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts.\n, • Confident managing audits and dealing with external stakeholders.\n, • Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a team.\n, • Highly organised, proactive and able to work with minimal supervision.\n, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where no two days are the same.\n, • Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with colleagues, customers and senior stakeholders at all levels.\n, • Commercially aware with a practical, problem-solving approach.\n\n This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you'll play a key role in both the day-to-day finance function and the wider commercial success of the organisation. If you're looking for a varied, autonomous position with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.