Job Title: Finance Manager/ControllerLocation: TelfordRemuneration: £45,000 - £60,000 per annumContract Details: Full-time, Permanent

Responsibilities:Join our dynamic team as a Finance Manager and play a vital role in managing our financial operations. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will oversee a team of two and ensure the smooth running of our financial processes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing management information (MI)
• Managing cash flow efficiently
• Overseeing an invoice factoring facility and liaising with auditors
• Implementing forex risk management strategies
• Conducting balance sheet reconciliations
• Driving continual improvement of processes and systems
• Collaborating with outsourced IT and HR functions, while mentoring an internal HR apprentice
• Working with accountants on financial statements and corporation tax compliance
• Ensuring adherence to VAT and other tax regulations
• Managing insurance and payroll functions

Ideal Candidate:We're looking for a self-motivated finance professional who thrives on maintaining clean ledgers and strong controls. You'll need to be hands-on, ready to engage with sales and purchase ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end journals.

Key attributes include:

• Strong decision-making skills
• Comfort in attending weekly senior management meetings
• Ability to collaborate closely with commercial and operations teams
• Knowledge of international trade, logistics, and foreign currency dealings
• Proficiency in Excel with a flair for systems/software

We welcome candidates who are qualified by experience (QBE) or hold ACCA/CIMA qualifications.

Don't miss this chance to be a part of a leading organisation in the import industry, with a forecasted turnover of £35 million by 2025. If you're ready to take on an exciting challenge and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you.