Sole Charge Finnace Manager

Job Title: Sole Charge Finance Manager
Reports To: Finance Director
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (Mon-Fri, 9am-5:30pm)
Location: Hybrid - Vauxhall SE1 / WFH (min. 2 days/week in office; full-time office-based during induction)
Start Date: ASAP
Role Overview
A manufacturing firm is hiring a Sole Charge Finance Manager to lead financial operations, support strategic planning, and ensure accurate reporting. The role demands strong leadership, communication, and technical accounting skills.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis (Sales, COGS, margins, operating costs)
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Manage banking, cash flow forecasting (13-week rolling), and payment runs
• Oversee VAT returns (UK & Netherlands), payroll journals, fixed asset register, and petty cash
• Liaise with IT providers and E-Commerce team for system support
• Analyse trade show ROI
• Support the audit process and liaise with auditors.
• Oversee AR/AP functions, credit control, and customer terms
• Maintain accounts mailbox and ensure timely responses

• 2+ years producing management accounts
• Strong Excel skills
• Proficient in SAP
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Experience with multi-currency transactions
• Business systems development

• Timely month-end reporting
• High accuracy with minimal adjustments