Finance Manager

Finance Manager (Contract) Location: South Coast, West Sussex Contract: 8 months Status: Outside IR35 Rate: £250/300 per day Working Pattern: Office based, 5 days per week An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to join a fast paced manufacturing environment on an interim basis. This role is critical in driving financial accuracy and supporting key operational decisions across the business. The successful candidate will be hands on, detail oriented and comfortable operating both at a transactional and strategic level. They will play a key role in refining the integrity of financial reporting, ensuring strong financial controls and updating the fixed assets register.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the update and correction of the fixed assets register ensuring accurate capitalisation and depreciation records
• Oversee the integrity of the order book, ensuring that all data is accurate and up to date to support procurement and invoicing activities
• Maintain the accuracy of financial records, preparing monthly management accounts and supporting board pack production
• Input and scan supplier invoices into SAGE, ensuring timely and accurate processing
• Manage stock accruals and ensure appropriate month end adjustments
• Collate weekly payroll data for submission to the payroll provider
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and process receipts and payments
• Raise and issue sales invoices, credit notes, proformas and customer statements
• Monitor debtor balances and liaise with customers to ensure prompt payment
• Manage petty cash and maintain related records
• Prepare journals and conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Produce financial and sales performance reports
• Support the Finance Director in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ensure the ongoing accuracy of SAGE data and assist in system improvement projects
• Support the implementation of a new corporate performance management system

Essential Skills and Experience: A qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Strong technical knowledge of accounting processes and financial control Demonstrated experience in maintaining and updating fixed asset registers Proficiency in SAGE, Excel and PowerPoint Commercial awareness and attention to detail Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across functions Self starter with a proactive mindset and ability to support business change initiatives This is an ideal role for a pragmatic finance professional looking to make a tangible impact within a dynamic environment, while contributing to meaningful process and system improvements. Apply Now.