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Company DescriptionPlease double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.Successful, forward-thinking, rapidly scaling leasing business with strong sales and ambitious growth plans. This is an exciting time to join the team and play an integral part in their continued success.Role DescriptionAn exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and talented Finance Manager in Chepstow. The Finance Manager will take full day-to-day responsibility for the accurate and timely production of management accounts and financial reporting to the operating business, ensuring high-quality financial data is available to support decision making at Board and operational levels.Key Responsibilities:Management Accounting Full ownership of monthly management accounts production accuracy, completeness, timelines Variance analysis vs budget and prior year Preparation of board pack inputs (with GroupFD) Oversight of weekly and monthly KPI reporting aligned to operational needs (fleet utilisation, profitability, cash conversion) Cash flow reporting and forecasting working with the Group FDFinancial Operations Management of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes ensuring efficiency and control Supervision of bank reconciliations Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed monthly and fully understood Manage VAT returns and compliance in conjunction with external advisor if needed Liaise with auditors support audit process, prepare schedules, resolve queriesFinancial Control & Governance Support continuous improvement of financial processes, controls and reporting systems Drive automation where possible e.g. better integration of workshop systems and financewhere relevant Maintain strong internal controls including revenue recognition, cost allocation, stock management(if applicable)Team Management Lead and develop the existing finance team (AP, AR, assistants etc) ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities, encourage development Be a visible and supportive leader hands-on, approachable, proactiveQualifications:Essential Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience with strong track record Proven experience in a hands-on Finance Manager / Financial Controller role Demonstrable experience of owning and delivering management accounts in a fast-moving business Experience in leading small teams Strong systems skills Excel, accounting software, reporting tools Attention to detail, highly organised, ability to work to deadlinesDesirable Experience in leasing, workshop or fleet-based businesses advantageousPersonal Attributes Proactive, can-do attitude Strong communicator able to work with operational teams and the Board Collaborative and hands-on leads by example Commercially aware understands the drivers of value and performance in the businessWe are seeking a dynamic, hands-on, commercially astute Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day financial management and reporting, ensuring robust financial control, supporting our growth and acquisition plans, and preparing the business for future strategic events