Financial Manager at Kontak Recruitment

• A established and growing automotive parts business is looking for a Financial Manager to own the finance function, lead a small team, and keep a fast-moving operation running cleanly and accurately.  This is an established position within a growing automotive parts distributor, a company that has been trading for just over three years and is firmly in growth mode. The finance team of four reports directly to this role, and the head office provides strong operational and accounting support, meaning this person can focus on running the day-to-day finance function with confidence.

You'll fit right in if you:

• Have a strong sense of urgency and know how to prioritise under pressure
• Can give clear direction and structure to a junior team
• Are comfortable in a trade/workshop environment, this is not a corporate office
• Can engage confidently with sales and operations people when issues arise
• Take ownership and don't wait for work to come to you

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting (minimum)
• Minimum 3 years in a similar FM or senior finance role
• Experience in a stock/inventory or product sales business is essential
• Strong Excel, high accuracy, ability to work independently to deadlines
• Assertive, structured, solutions-oriented, excellent communicator
• Automotive experience is advantageous but not required

What you will be responsible for:
Finance & Reporting

• Oversee income statements and ensure all transactions are accurately captured
• Prepare monthly forecasts
• Manage daily and monthly cash flow needs
• Review and reconcile credit card spend
• Daily bank statement review

Reconciliations & Controls

• Daily reconciliation of Salesforce vs ERP ensuring the two systems balance
• Review, verify, and authorise COD creditor reconciliations
• Prepare and review term creditor reconciliations
• Reconcile and review panel shop debtor accounts; issue weekly statements
• Ensure all cashbooks are allocated on a daily basis
• Review Requests for Payment (RFPs) and act as a second reviewer in a 4-step approval process
• Process, evaluate, and approve/reject Requests for Credit (RFCs)
• Review and request approval of capital expenditure requests
• Track second-hand goods, suppliers
• Ensure all supporting documents are in place before transactions are captured

People & Operations

• Manage and direct 4 finance staff, provide daily structure, prioritisation, and guidance
• Monitor debtor and creditor accounts; ensure timely collections and payments
• Engage directly with the sales team to resolve outstanding debtor queries
• Manage the admin department processes and ensure procedures are followed