Finance Manager

Finance Manager£50,000 + Benefits | South Oxfordshire | Hybrid Working About the OpportunityA growing international SME is looking to appoint a hands-on Finance Manager to support its Finance Director and play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys operating in a broad role, taking ownership of financial operations while also driving systems and process improvements within a growing business. Working as part of a small, collaborative finance team, you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of responsibilities and play an important part in supporting the business through its next phase of growth. The RoleReporting into the Finance Director, responsibilities will include: • Supporting the month-end close process and production of management accounts. • Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls. • VAT, tax and general statutory finance responsibilities. • Supporting inventory accounting and standard costing activities. • Sales order accounting and day-to-day financial management. • Assisting with the continued development and optimisation of the company's ERP system. • Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting. • Supporting wider finance projects as the business continues to grow. • Working closely with the Finance Director to ensure accurate and timely financial information. About YouThe successful candidate will ideally have: • Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or Senior Accountant position. • Part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience (QBE). • Strong month-end accounting experience. • Balance sheet reconciliation experience. • Experience in stock-based environment, exposure to inventory accounting and standard costing is a plus. • Strong systems skills with experience using ERP systems. • An interest in improving processes and driving efficiencies. • Excellent Excel skills. • A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work within a growing SME environment. What's on Offer • Salary around £50,000. • Hybrid working with flexibility around office attendance. • Broad, varied role with genuine ownership. • Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Finance Director. • Friendly, collaborative SME environment with excellent long-term prospects. • Opportunity to influence finance processes and support continued business growth.