Finance Manager

Colart International Ltd; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - GBP 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading art materials manufacturer is seeking an experienced Finance Manager in Lowestoft. This part-time role (24 hours per week) involves full ownership of financial management and strategic control, including forecasting and compliance. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills and be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA). The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme and hybrid working model.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee assistance programme

25 days annual leave

Colart product discounts

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).
• Proven team leadership or mentoring experience.
• Strong analytical skills, including variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash flow and regular forecasting.
• Ownership of stock turn analysis and optimize stock levels.
• Lead liaison with external auditors for annual audit process.
• Ensure full tax compliance including quarterly VAT returns.
• Provide financial insight on risks and performance trends.

Skills

Cash flow management

Stock turn analysis

Full tax compliance

Team leadership

Statutory financial statements preparation

Analytical skills

IT literacy

Education

ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

Crown Artist Brush is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take full ownership of the site’s financial management while acting as a key member of the local leadership team. This is a hands-on, strategic role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, compliance, forecasting, and decision support across the business.

You will also play an important mentoring role, supporting the development of the Financial Accountant and contributing to continuous improvement across finance and operations.

This position is offered on a part-time basis (24 hours per week) and would suit a qualified accountant looking for a senior, impactful role with flexibility.

Location: Lowestoft - NR32 1SG

Salary: from £48,000-£50,000 per annum

Benefits: Comprehensive package including pension scheme, life insurance, employee assistance programme, 25 days annual leave, Colart product discounts, hybrid working model

Reports to: Site Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for cash flow management, including regular forecasting and proactive risk mitigation
• Ownership of stock turn analysis, working with operational teams to optimise stock levels without impacting customer service
• Lead liaison with external auditors, planning and managing the annual audit process through to statutory accounts
• Ensure full tax compliance, including quarterly VAT returns and annual corporation tax submissions
• Support standard cost setting, annual budgeting, re-forecasting and longer-term strategic financial planning
• Provide financial insight on risks, opportunities and performance trends
• Lead monthly sales forecasting to support SIOP and align production, inventory and sales
• Evaluate the financial viability of new commercial and manufacturing initiatives and investment proposals
• Oversee day-to-day banking, accounts payable and receivable, including purchase ledger and debtor management
• Coordinate time and attendance administration and payroll gross pay calculations
• Support local and group audits, budgeting processes and statutory reporting
• Deliver ad-hoc financial and operational analysis to support decision-making
• Provide wider business support as required
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Strong experience preparing statutory financial statements
• Experience working within an international group environment
• Proven team leadership or mentoring experience
• Strong analytical skills, including variance analysis
• High level of IT literacy, including ERP systems and advanced Excel
• Ability to constructively challenge stakeholders to drive better outcome

About Colart

At Colart our mission is to “inspire every artist in the world.” We take pride in our heritage brands and the passionate people who bring them to life. We have nearly 900 employees across 12 countries and our products are sold in over 130 countries.

Colart Group is the parent company of iconic art brands like Winsor & Newton, Liquitex, Lefranc Bourgeois, Conté à Paris, Charbonnel, SNAZAROO and Reeves. We develop innovative products that inspire creativity at all levels, from professionals to hobbyists and students.

Proudly B Corp™ certified, we are committed to sustainability with science-based carbon reduction targets, creating financial, environmental, and social value. Sustainability shapes our culture, reducing environmental impact and enhancing social contributions through community engagement and artist wellbeing.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Many Voices. One Community. We are committed to being a company of choice, creating a workplace where every individual thrives, both professionally and personally.

If you are passionate about financial analysis and have the skills to deliver insight and impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

If you are interested in this role, please click here to apply online.