Temp to perm - Finance Manager - (SME) - (£45-55k/interim eqv)

About the business

An exciting opportunity for a hands-on Finance Manager to support the Financial Controller and Management team in a respected company within the leisure and hospitality industry.

**Culture fit is everything at this organisation - work drinks, lively atmosphere etc.

This is an established company operating nationwide.

About the role

Reporting to the Financial Controller and liaising with senior management, this role will be a key contributor to the growth and development of the company. This is a hands-on financial manager position with the need to:

• Establish best practice financial systems and reporting processes
• Manage budgets, cash flows and accounts consolidation
• Financial data analysis and sales data reporting
• Advise on commercials and SLAs
• Oversee transactional finance such as payroll, Cash management, AR/AP, bank accounts ETC
• Ensure all compliance and governance regarding tax and accounting compliance for regulatory and legal requirements; together with External Accounting Firm and Legal Advisors
• Manage the accounting of projects and programs
• Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting is timely and accurate
• Provide commentary to the Board around the business through data analysis
• Manage costs within the businesses to make improvements to the bottom line
• Innovate and evolve the existing financial processes

Skills and experience

• Must have strong technical knowledge of Management Accounting, Tax, Finance,
• Must be a thorough project manager delivering timely and accurate reports with attention to detail
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a senior finance role
• Experience in process and systems improvement
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• You will have a proven background in establishing robust processes and systems.

If you are a highly motivated, driven and successful professional looking to take the next step in your career, then don't miss this exciting opportunity!