Finance Manager

Job Description
W&A is partnering with a highly-regarded SME to help source a Finance Manager.
Based in East Lothian, the company operates a hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office.
Reporting directly to the CFO, the role is responsible for efficiently delivering the day-to-day running of the finance team by line managing two staff.
This role will be key to improving the current processes in the business, with a view to enhancing data analysis and insight across the company.
The finance function faces-off to all areas of the company, as such the role will be involved in representing finance as part of inter-departmental strategic projects and initiatives.
Role Profile:
Preparation of monthly management accounts
Management of monthly purchase ledger and payment runs
Management of purchase and expenses systems and controls
Preparing internal management information and reporting
Enhancing cash forecasting
Assisting with preparation of annual budget
Approval of interim and final financial statements
Preparation of schedules and supporting docs for annual statutory audits
Improving controls
Assisting with monthly financial analysis
Assisting with preparation of quarterly VAT returns
Contributing to and managing departmental risk register
Performing daily reconciliations between internal and third party systems
Required Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Qualified accountant, ideally with some post-qualified experience in a similar remit
Confident with paperless / integrated work flows for approvals/payments
Prior experience of creating efficiencies and process improvements
Previous supervisory experience
Confidence of working with finance, payments and banking systems
Proven MS Excel skills and practical experience
Commercial mindset
Strong attention to detail and ability to work to a high standard of accuracy
Continuous improvement mindset
Comfortable with all forms of reconciliation
Organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
Team worker with proactive flexible approach
Good communication, both written and oral