Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with a hugely successful manufacturing business based in Elgin to appoint a Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the business during an exciting time of growth. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will have line management responsibility for the Finance team of 6. The Finance Manager will play a key role in developing the Finance team’s business partnering capability and therefore requires an individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and manage relationships across all levels.

Role Responsibilities:

• Maintain overall balance sheet control
• Produce the first draft of monthly management accounts
• Cash management
• Prepare weekly cash forecasts
• Support production and operations teams with development and regular review of budgets
• Assist production and operations teams with the preparation of capital expenditure proposals
• Manage the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams
• Support the Group Financial Controller with the preparation of financial statements, corporation tax computation and liaising with auditors to deliver the year-end
• Drive process improvement
• Deputise for the Group Financial Controller when needed

The Individual:

• Fully Qualified accountant (ICAS / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience working with auditors
• Experience managing and developing a team (desired)
• Excellent communication skills – with the ability to build and manage relationships across all internal departments and external stakeholders
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Proactive individual with the ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Ability to demonstrate sound financial and business knowledge
• Driven to succeed and continually develop

On Offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexible working hours
• Flexible salary sacrifice benefits – dental plan, critical illness cover, cycle to work, tech scheme etc.
• Early finish on Fridays
• Fully funded study support for individual CPD available

For more information, please get in touch with Gillian O’Neil at Rutherford Cross.