Finance Manager

Robert Half is working exclusively with a UK leading supplier based in Lancaster in the recruitment of its new Finance Manager. Established for nearly 50 years, the company distributes leading materials and equipment brands for sign making, digital printing, vehicle wrapping, paint protection, graphic production, interior décor, and textile printing.Due to growth, the finance team is now seeking a Finance Manager / Cost Accountant to manage the finance function and act as a business partner to the CEO.Day to day duties include;Prepare financial reporting in a timely and accurate manner in line with Group requirements to include monthly management accountsPreparation of monthly reporting presentation for senior managementIn depth analysis of variances in production including waste, efficiency and costs. Paying particular attention to overhead recovery and consumptionAnalysis and reporting of expenses and variations to budget and forecastAccounting for Inventory, including monitoring of inventory management, stock counts, valuation, and sale-abilitySupport the year-end audit processProduct costing including machine / labour and material costs to ensure correct COS within the businessPrepare annual budgets and monthly forecasts in conjunction with the CEO and with assistance from the UK Finance TeamProvide HR administration support including compilation of payroll input, compilation of contracts of employment, presenting monthly new starter induction.YouFull or part qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with at least 3 years' experience of cost accounting in a Manufacturing environmentAdvanced Excel skillsKnowledge of SAP to enable extraction of relevant data and accurate and speedy input of dataStrong accounting skillsBenefitsBonus schemeHybrid workingGenerous holiday allowanceon site parkingRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.