EA FIRST LTD
A fast-growing UK engineering, manufacturing and rental-hire business based in Cannock are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support its expanding finance function during a key period of growth.
Our client is a well-established organisation based in Cannock, Staffordshire, operating across construction, events, infrastructure and energy-transition markets. They design and manufacture specialist temporary-power distribution systems, smart energy-monitoring technologies and carbon-impact solutions.
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Interim Finance Manager will take a hands-on lead across daily finance operations, ensuring accuracy, control and timely reporting. Key responsibilities include:
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Ownership of core financial processes including general accounting, reporting, AP, AR and fixed-asset accounting.
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Preparing monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) with clear, actionable insights.
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Personally completing month-end processes and ensuring deadlines are met.
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Managing accounting for manufacturing operations including work-in-progress, stock and production costs.
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Overseeing rental-hire financial processes including asset depreciation, disposals, utilisation reporting and revenue recognition.
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Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, analysing variances and advising management.
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Maintaining and developing strong financial controls, reviewing key balances and performing reconciliations.
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Ensuring compliance with VAT and Corporation Tax requirements.
The most suitiable Interim Finance Manager applicant will have:
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A part-qualified or fully qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
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Experience within manufacturing and/or rental-hire environments.
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A hands-on working style, comfortable managing detailed processes as well as higher-level reporting.
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Strong technical accounting skills and a confident understanding of financial controls.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems; experience with Sage 200 is advantageous.
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knowledge of system development and process-improvement initiatives.
Competitive Day Rate / Pro Rata Salary
EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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