Commercial Finance/Operations Manager

COMMERCIAL FINANCE/OPERATIONS MANAGER
£40,000-£55,000
BEDFORD
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an ambitious and collaborative Finance Manager to join a growing and dynamic service sector organisation.
Working as part of the senior management team, and reporting to the owners, the Finance Manager will be responsible for all aspects of financial management, liaising with external auditors and bodies such as HMRC. You will also get involved in management accounting/analysis and will be working closely with operations to get more clarity behind the figures. The role will also cover duties around IT, facilities, HR and operations so has a very broad remit which will be very much involved in helping in all areas of the business.
The Finance Manager role requires a highly organised individual who is confident, and who can manage relationships effectively, both internally and externally. You will need to have advanced IT and strong Excel skills and your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
* Financial and administrative support for the management team
* Monthly management accounts, year end and liaising with auditors
* Data reporting and analysis
* Review and improvement of procedures and systems
* Managing suppliers and approving payments
* Control and improvement of internal policies and procedures
* Health and safety compliance and other regulatory/statutory controls
* Budgeting, forecasting and partnering with budget holders
* Payroll processing/HR support and compliance
* Ad hoc projects and administrative support