Finance Manager

Harper May is currently working with a leading manufacturing company that is seeking a Finance Reporting Manager to join their dynamic team and drive excellence in financial reporting and analysis.

This role is ideal for a candidate seeking part-time employment, as it offers the opportunity to work 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end process, overseeing two transactional executives.
• Redesign and enhance the month-end process to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare primary financial statements within the monthly board pack.
• Oversee monthly reconciliations and provide insightful analysis to support monthly figures.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions through transactional executives.
• Review bills and approve payments using NetSuite ERP and HSBCnet banking.
• Serve as the key contact for year-end audit, tax, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Review trade finance and invoice finance applications with HSBC.
• Review FX forwards with our brokers.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover for finance and operations team members.
• Address ad-hoc queries and tasks as needed.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of accounting experience.
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
• Ability to work under pressure, both individually and as part of a team.
• Keen eye for detail and strong time management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred but not mandatory).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.