Finance Manager We are delighted to be working with a premium, British interior design business, looking to hire a Finance Manager to work out of their global head offices in near Cambridge. Day to day you will Lead, manage and mentor the accounting team, oversee the preparation of accurate and timely Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements. You will also implement and maintain robust financial controls to ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards. Additional Duties include: Conduct monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes. Lead the gross profit analysis to track performance and identify areas for improvement. Prepare and review management reports, providing insights and recommendations to senior management. Lead budget preparation with the assistance of the company Senior Management Accountant who is responsible for tracking budget against actuals. Lead the preparation of weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts and statements with the assistance of the company Senior Management Accountant. Manage any ad-hoc financial projects as required by senior management. Ensure the team's objectives align with organisational and departmental goals and promote a positive team culture. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function, identifying areas to streamline and automate accounting processes.Requirements: You will have an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification (no QBE considered) and have proven experience in financial reporting, team management, and year-end audits. Strong knowledge of accounting systems, processes and financial controls is essential including experience of working in a distribution/stock-holding business. With an extremely good benefits package including private medical, employee discounts, 1 day working form home and great pension, this role is perfect for any Finance Manager ready to take a step up or move to a well-established, profitable organisation. Zero Surplus is East Anglia's premier recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge our recruiters source staff for small and international businesses across Northants, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and the East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding text boxes or images. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy.