This well-established, international business based near Godalming are seeking an experienced Commercial Finance& Operations Manager to join their team.  You will be joining a market-leading business that offers excellent career stability as well as great working benefits. Furthermore, this role will be fully office based so you will need to be local to Godalming in order to be suitable for the role. A fantastic opportunity for a versatile individual that is now seeking a new challenge.

Job Title:         Commercial Finance and Operations Manager

Job Type:        Permanent, full time

Location:        Godalming, Surrey

Salary:             £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Reference no: 16021

Commercial Finance and Operations Manager – Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Bonus scheme- up to 20%
• Healthcare package
• Pension scheme
• Car parking onsite

Commercial Finance and Operations Manager – About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Managing Director and will be managing a team of 6. In this role you will be overseeing various departments including Finance, Operations, QA, and IT so you need a very diverse skillset/background and experience in finance is essential. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Full production of the monthly management accounts and quarterly reporting packs.
• Supporting the Managing Director in annual and medium-term strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance and timely lodgement of all statutory returns.
• Managing a team of 6 across finance & customer service, providing regular feedback on performance.
• Ensure IT systems remain operational at all time and deal with any issues.
• Handling the monthly payroll plus all company benefits.
• Manage the company’s gross margins and cooperate effectively with counterparts in HQ.
• Maintain quality assurance to ISO9001:2015 and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Being the focal point for the daily running of the office.

The successful Commercial Finance and Operations Manager will have:

•  Previous experience in a similar position, a finance skillset is essential  

• A versatile skillset across various functions

• Experience in an SME is essential

• Experience with SAP or Sage would be beneficial

• Ability to communicate at all levels

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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