Finance & Operations Manager
Salary: circa £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) Benefits: Generous Holidays | Pension | Free Parking | Christmas Shutdown | Training Provided
Job Type: Monday to Friday, Full-Time, Permanent
Office-based in Stourbridge with the option of 1 day per week working from home– commutable locations include Wordsley, Kingswinford, Brierley Hill, Dudley, Halesowen, Quinton, Wombourne, Kinver, Kidderminster, Wolverhampton, Bromsgrove
We are recruiting for a Finance & Operations Manager to join a successful and expanding industrial distributor based in Stourbridge, West Midlands. This position is ideal for a highly organised, detail-driven individual with strong numerical skills and experience across finance and operational administration.
You’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the business, working in a hands-on role that spans finance, logistics, purchasing, and compliance. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing international B2B company supplying products to the UK and European manufacturing sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Check and process purchase order invoices.
Prepare supplier payments and complete bank reconciliations.
Manage cash flow and arrange foreign currency orders.
Conduct cost and margin calculations, including freight costs.
Maintain accurate stock records, perform stock reconciliations, and support stock reviews.
Advise on stock purchasing requirements.
Manage import paperwork and ensure correct import duties are paid.
Liaise with customs and freight providers for incoming shipments.
Manage staff expenses, holiday tracking, and absence reporting.
Oversee credit control.
Support with insurance renewals.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements.
Review and invoice for internal business recharges.
Carry out general bookkeeping and Sage data entry.
Ideal Candidate – What We’re Looking For:
Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel with good spreadsheet confidence.
Experience with Sage or similar finance software.
Meticulous with excellent attention to detail. Logical and methodical in approach.
Proactive and motivated to take ownership of tasks.
Previous experience in finance, bookkeeping, stock control or operations is preferred.
A proven background in a data analysis / numerical type role is essential.
Why Join Us?
Well-established and growing company with 20+ years of success.
Opportunity to grow your skills in a varied and rewarding role.
Supportive and close-knit team environment.
A chance to contribute directly to the performance and efficiency of the business.
Apply Today: Send your CV to Kayleigh Bradley at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Kayleigh on 07908 893621 for a confidential discussion
Job Reference: 4254KB Finance and Operations Coordinator
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Finance & Operations Manager
Salary: circa £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) Benefits: Generous Holidays | Pension | Free Parking | Christmas Shutdown | Training Provided
Job Type: Monday to Friday, Full-Time, Permanent
Office-based in Stourbridge with the option of 1 day per week working from home– commutable locations include Wordsley, Kingswinford, Brierley Hill, Dudley, Halesowen, Quinton, Wombourne, Kinver, Kidderminster, Wolverhampton, Bromsgrove
We are recruiting for a Finance & Operations Manager to join a successful and expanding industrial distributor based in Stourbridge, West Midlands. This position is ideal for a highly organised, detail-driven individual with strong numerical skills and experience across finance and operational administration.
You’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the business, working in a hands-on role that spans finance, logistics, purchasing, and compliance. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing international B2B company supplying products to the UK and European manufacturing sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Check and process purchase order invoices.
Prepare supplier payments and complete bank reconciliations.
Manage cash flow and arrange foreign currency orders.
Conduct cost and margin calculations, including freight costs.
Maintain accurate stock records, perform stock reconciliations, and support stock reviews.
Advise on stock purchasing requirements.
Manage import paperwork and ensure correct import duties are paid.
Liaise with customs and freight providers for incoming shipments.
Manage staff expenses, holiday tracking, and absence reporting.
Oversee credit control.
Support with insurance renewals.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements.
Review and invoice for internal business recharges.
Carry out general bookkeeping and Sage data entry.
Ideal Candidate – What We’re Looking For:
Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel with good spreadsheet confidence.
Experience with Sage or similar finance software.
Meticulous with excellent attention to detail. Logical and methodical in approach.
Proactive and motivated to take ownership of tasks.
Previous experience in finance, bookkeeping, stock control or operations is preferred.
A proven background in a data analysis / numerical type role is essential.
Why Join Us?
Well-established and growing company with 20+ years of success.
Opportunity to grow your skills in a varied and rewarding role.
Supportive and close-knit team environment.
A chance to contribute directly to the performance and efficiency of the business.
Apply Today: Send your CV to Kayleigh Bradley at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Kayleigh on 07908 893621 for a confidential discussion
Job Reference: 4254KB Finance and Operations Coordinator
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The Cultural Learning and Participation Officer plays a vital role in promoting inclusive access to arts and culture through the development and delivery of engaging programmes and participation initiatives for children and young people across The Black Country.
This role supports audience development, community engagement, and learning across diverse demographics.
Program Development:
Design, plan, and deliver high-quality educational and participatory programmes across all age groups, aligning with organisational priorities and cultural values
Community Engagement:
Build strong relationships with local communities, schools, and partner organisations to co-create relevant artistic and cultural experiences and encourage active participation
Facilitation & Delivery:
Lead workshops, events, and outreach sessions in formal and informal settings, tailoring content to different learning styles and needs
Project Management:
Coordinate logistics, budgets, evaluation, and administration for learning and participation projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery
Monitoring & Evaluation:
Collect data and feedback to assess impact and improve future programming
Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders and funders
Collaboration:
Work closely with curatorial, programming, and marketing teams to ensure learning and participation are embedded throughout the organisation
Inclusion & Access:
Champion diversity, equality, and accessibility, removing barriers to engagement and ensuring inclusive practices in all activities
Partnership and Networking:
To work with Service Manager (Arts, Culture & Civic Change) and Programme & Projects Director to create partnerships with arts and culture organisations that can support children, young people and young adults in our projects
To collaborate on forming connections with organisations locally, regionally and nationally that may either provide or encourage arts and culture for children, young people and young adults
To develop relationships and partnerships across identified Priority Places/Leveling Up for Culture, with key stakeholders including local authorities, schools, health authorities and youth services
To co-ordinate and oversee the work of freelance facilitators and artists to ensure the aims and standards of the projects are met to enable delivery
Administration and Communication:
Be responsible for completing all relevant paperwork in alignment with PbC’S policies and procedures
To support the monitoring and evaluation of participant journey’s and programme impact for internal and external reporting
To communicate effectively with PbC Development, Marketing and Income Generation team to align external communications and enable programme sustainability and growth according to participant need and demonstrating rating impact
To provide development and learning to members of the Youth Management Board (YMB)
Training:You will be placed on a Cultural Learning and Participation Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Here you will attend a programme of Seminars and also have a dedicated development coach who will work with you 1-2-1.
These are the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours of the apprenticeship and the areas you will cover:
Understanding audiences and effective method of engagement
Working with partners
Impact and social benefits
Meeting regulations and legislation
Your role and responsibility:
Understanding the organisation
Fundraising
IT systems and Software
Project Coordination
Communication
Relationship management
Project Administration
Problem Solving
Team Working
Behaviours
Positive and proactive attitude
Promote an inclusive environment
Using initiative
Working well with others
Emotional intelligence and resilience
Ethics and Professional values
Creativity
Passion
Training Outcome:
Potential for full time employment for the right apprentice upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Powered by CAN work with children, young people and young adults across the Black Country and the wider Midlands region. We want to empower young people from the region to feel the same pride and purpose for their community as we do.
From our years as Creative Academies Network, to our current transition as Powered By CAN, the Black Country and the wider Midlands region have remained at the forefront of our vision.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pmSkills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
