Howick: Financial Manager posted by Rivers Labour Consultants

About the Role

The Financial Manager will play a key role in driving financial performance, cost efficiency, and operational effectiveness across the business. This role combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a practical focus on cost accounting, cashflow management, and lean business practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts in line with accounting standards.
• Oversee general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Support the CFO in preparing board reports, budgets, and financial presentations.
• Manage tax, compliance, and audit requirements.

• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems to track, analyse, and report on product, service, and process costs.
• Identify cost drivers, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to optimise cost structures.
• Provide clear reporting on margins, profitability, and value.

• Monitor daily cash balances and forecast cashflow.
• Manage working capital, including receivables, payables, and inventory.
• Support funding, treasury, and banking functions.

• Apply lean principles to financial reporting and processes to eliminate waste, improve accuracy, and shorten reporting cycles.
• Provide decision-useful financial information aligned with business operations (e.g., value stream profitability, rolling forecasts).
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and systems.

• Manage and develop the finance team (e.g., bookkeepers, creditors, analysts).
• Build cross-functional relationships to support business units in achieving financial and operational goals.
• Uphold company values and foster a culture of accountability and transparency.

Requirements

Good knowledge of financial and management accounting

Proven expertise in cost accounting, budgeting, and variance analysis

Understanding of lean management concepts and their application in finance

Advanced Excel and reporting skills; experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., Power BI)

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive results

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Minimum 57 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, with at least 2 years in a managerial position

Exposure to manufacturing, agriculture, or supply chain industries

Experience in lean accounting or continuous improvement environments is desirable

Salary & Benefits

A competitive remuneration package will be offered in line with the scope, responsibilities and qualifications/relative experience of the candidate.