Finance Manager
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Market leading brand in Essex
£65,000 - £75,000
The role resides within the Group Finance Department and manages the Transactional Finance team including the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury departments.
The role will be based in Thurrock, Essex and will report to the Group Head of Finance.
1 year Contractor Role
Key responsibilities
· Provide overall management, direction and leadership to the transactional finance teams (approximately 13 staff)
· Manage and support the transactional team in the successful rollout of new ERP system in 2025 and document new system processes and policies
· Ensure timely and accurate payment to suppliers, collection of cash from customers and the reporting and reconciliation of cash
· Manage accurate and timely reporting and analysis to Management and external lenders including borrowing base covenant reporting
· Support the business in the development of operational and process change management
· Engage team to drive performance and operational efficiency
Key skills
· Experience within a similar managerial role overseeing AP, AR and cashbook functions
· Hands-on approach
· Detailed knowledge of day-to-day transactional operations
· Strong management and leadership skills
· Change focussed and exposure to change projects
· Large ERP exposure
· Office based predominantly to establish good working relations with team and close management
· Car essential