We are looking for a Finance Manager / Head of Finance to support a manufacturing client based in Maldon. This is a 1 year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a hands-on finance position, taking on day to day responsibility for the finance department. Working in a close nit, supportive and competent finance team, you will lead PandL, BS, Budgets, Forecasts and Cashflow. Essential Functions / Key Focus Areas Day to day responsibility of the finance department including accounts payable and receivable Invoicing processing, commission reporting and payment, fixed assets to include depreciation and amortisation, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet, reconciliations and cash management including petty cash Full accountability for PandL, BS, Budgets, Forecasts and Cashflow VAT return and group analysis monthly Monthly management accounts and sales reporting forecast Analysing expected margins, financial variances, and financial modelling Producing well-presented, comprehensive, and easy to read reports in Excel Work with payroll ensuring that the monthly payrolls are processed accurately Keeping the PAYE/NIC contribution records up to date and accurate Working with department heads, in the production of annual departmental budgets and quarterly forecasting. Ensure external and internal audit communications are rolled out efficiently Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience Previous experience working as a Management Accountant, Head of Finance, or Finance Manag