Finance Manager

Description

Anderson Knight Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with one of our key clients, a leading player within the Distribution industry, to recruit an experienced Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to join a well-established, rapidly growing business that is committed not only to service excellence but also to transforming its finance function to drive operational efficiency and business growth.

As Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations while driving business transformation initiatives, helping to modernise processes, enhance reporting, and embed best practice across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting across ledgers and sub-ledgers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Maintain robust financial controls and compliance with regulatory requirements

Lead and develop a finance team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and transformation

Provide strategic financial analysis and reports to support senior management in decision-making

Monitor cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure, identifying opportunities for efficiency

Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders

Drive finance transformation initiatives, including process optimisation, ERP enhancements, and automation of routine tasks

Identify and implement best practices across the finance function to improve accuracy, efficiency, and value-add

Support senior management on ad-hoc financial projects, including business improvement and change programmes

Key Requirements:

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or Qualified by Experience

Proven experience in a Finance Manager role, ideally within the Distribution or related sector

Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams

Demonstrable experience in finance process improvement, system implementation, or business transformation initiatives

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong commercial awareness

Advanced knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements

Proficient in financial software and ERP systems

Strong communication skills, capable of presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional looking to combine core accounting and management responsibilities with business transformation and process improvement projects within a growing and dynamic organisation.

Ad ID: 5418072044