Finance Manager in Birmingham - Robert Walters

Our client is recruiting a Finance Manager to join their team in Birmingham. The role is paying up to £45,000 and is fully on site.

What you'll do:

• Oversee all day-to-day functions within the finance department to ensure accuracy and efficiency across all processes.
• Manage daily bank processing activities and perform reconciliations while keeping invoice discounting schedules up to date.
• Coordinate weekly and monthly sales invoicing procedures to maintain timely revenue recognition and accurate records.
• Handle daily purchase ledger processing to guarantee that supplier payments are managed effectively and efficiently.
• Take responsibility for credit control by monitoring outstanding debts and maintaining positive relationships with clients.
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliations to ensure staff are paid accurately and on time every month.
• Lead, manage, and mentor junior members of the finance team by providing guidance, support, and encouragement for their professional growth.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships both within the finance team and across other departments to foster an inclusive workplace.
• Provide and coordinate information required by external auditors during audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Drive cash flow initiatives to maximise available cash resources for the business while supporting strategic objectives.
• Assist in the production of annual financial statements by gathering data, preparing reports, and collaborating with relevant stakeholders.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated experience overseeing comprehensive finance department functions within a similar organisational setting.
• Proven track record in performing daily bank processing tasks alongside complex reconciliations with high attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of sales invoicing processes including weekly and monthly cycles for accurate revenue tracking.
• Solid background in purchase ledger management with an understanding of supplier payment protocols.
• Experience handling credit control responsibilities while maintaining considerate client communications.
• Familiarity with payroll reconciliation processes ensuring timely and precise staff payments each month.
• Ability to lead, manage, and mentor junior colleagues by fostering an encouraging learning environment built on trust and respect.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to develop strong working relationships across multiple teams or departments.
• Experience liaising with external auditors during audit periods by providing clear documentation and support as needed.
• A collaborative approach to driving cash flow initiatives that align with wider business objectives.

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