Finance Manager

Anderson Knight are currently engaged with a key client in West Lothian who is seeking to recruit the position of a Finance Manager. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the key duties will be to manage a small finance team and provide value add to the month end process and identify key risks within the operational and commercial activities. The key duties of this role will include :

• Complete the month end reporting requirements and Balance Sheet reviews in line with the financial close process
• Support the Operational & Commercial teams on decision making
• Ensure compliance of key controls, work instructions and Standard operating processes
• Narrative and analysis of weekly trading, working closely with the commercial team understand movements
• Support Budget and forecasting preparation for operational activities
• Meet all Statutory requirements regarding VAT, Tax, PAYE & Payroll
• Lead on any cost reduction projects
• Financial and cash flow planning
• Maintain finance compliance and recommend improvements
• Support decision-making with insightful analysis and idea generation
• Understand stock and understand impact of stock usage on the business
• Able to budget and forecast and provide support to the Head of Finance
• Liaise with auditors ensuring year end time-table met
• Be an active member of SMT and ensure finance delivers for the wider business The ideal candidate will possess the following the key skills :
• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CA, CIMA)
• Ability to work and lead within non financial staff
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong team player with flexible attitude to work priorities
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and manage time effectively
• Experienced in month end processing
• Sage experience (desirable) In return our client offers and excellent opportunity to join a leading operation who has enjoyed year on year growth over the past years. This will be a hands on role which offers hybrid working along with good prospects of career advancement. To apply for this excellent opportunity, please forward your CV in complete confidence