Finance Manager

Kenneth Brian Associates is recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing business based in Croydon for an experienced and qualified Finance Manager.

This is a hands on leadership role, ideal for a finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, working autonomously, and supporting the wider business. Managing a team of 8, you'll be responsible for overseeing the finance function while acting as a trusted business partner across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a finance team of 8.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with insightful commentary.
• Produce annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Manage the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns across multiple group companies.
• Oversee cash flow and payment processes, ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed credit terms.
• Manage customer credit checks and credit insurance arrangements.
• Provide commercial and financial support across the business, answering a wide range of operational and financial queries.
• Work clos...