Finance Manager

The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance within the accounting and finance department. This position is ideal for someone looking to work in the industrial and manufacturing sector in Surbiton.

Client Details

Collaborative. Positive. Respectful. Organised. Exceptional People Skills.

The role of the Financial Controller is a vital role within the Accounts Team at Echo and plays a pivotal role in keeping the financial reporting, planning, debt management, and budget management organised and up to date.

The role requires you to be analytical, numerical and have excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

The Financial Controller will be responsible for supporting the Accounts Team so strong personal and communication skills alongside confident leadership and management skills are a must.

At Echo, our workflow approach is a hybrid. Dependent on the nature of the works, we combine the structured predictability of the Waterfall method with the flexible adaptability of Agile. This necessitates that all our team members are comfortable and proficient in both approaches, ensuring seamless integration and adaptability according to project demands.

The nature of our industry is that working ad hoc additional hours, or out of normal working hours, can be expected as a normal function of this role. Paid overtime, or time in lieu, is not provided for this. The leadership team of Echo House remain committed to limiting the extent and potential impact of this, for all individuals at Echo.

Echo operates within the vibrant pulse of the design and production industry, one of the world's most challenging yet fulfilling creative sectors. Our ethos centres around positivity, which underpins every interaction, be it team collaboration, client communication, or individual tasks. As the dynamics of our work continually evolve, maintaining flexibility, responsiveness, and composure are essential to delivering efficient and effective results. We uphold a culture of mutual respect, acknowledging that each team member's unique contributions enrich our collective output. Success at Echo hinges on your capacity to collaborate, deliver results, and bring a proactive spirit to our dynamic, often high-pressure environment.

Description

UNIVERSAL

• Operating with integrity - performing whole and complete work for and with all Echo

colleagues, clients and suppliers alike.

• Ensuring Echo House maintains its status as an industry leading team of dynamic, proactive & professional specialists.
• In depth training is provided as a core part of all new starters' induction. In addition, with such a nuanced and bespoke business, on-the-job learning remains the single most effective way to learn what we do and how we do it.

CORE KNOWLEDGE BASE

• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Analysing financial data, preparing accurate reports, and providing insights to support decision-making.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Creating and managing budgets, monitoring performance against targets, and adjusting forecasts as needed.
• Regulatory Compliance: Staying up to date with UK financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards.
• Leadership and Communication: Managing the finance team, collaborating with other departments, and presenting financial information to stakeholders.
• IT Proficiency: Familiarity with financial software, ERPs, and data analytics tools.

CORE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Ensure that all company secretarial responsibilities are met and that all statutory declarations and reports are filed on time.
• Support the Accounts Manager in providing regular sales reports and manage work in progress to ensure that all work is invoiced accurately and on a timely basis.
• Lead the selection design and roll out of new financial accounting packages and the integration with other internal CRM and MIS systems.
• Manage the finance team and ensure that it is adequately resourced and supported.

Manage relationship with auditors and professional advisors

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• A recognised qualification in accounting or finance.
• Experience in the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Previous experience managing a team within an accounting and finance environment.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of 50000 to 60000 per annum.
• Permanent role with opportunities for career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative company culture.
• Convenient location in Surbiton
• Exposure to the industrial and manufacturing sector with a reputable organisation.

If you are a Finance Manager seeking your next challenge in Surbiton, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.