Finance Manager

Robert Scott and Sons Ltd is a well-established, family-run business operating across six sites in Northwest England. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function, financial compliance and payroll.

This is a senior, hands-on role based at Head Office and reporting to the Operations Director.

What You'll Do

• Take responsibility for all financial compliance and reporting, including tax, VAT, payroll, pensions and other statutory or regulatory returns.
• Produce timely monthly management accounts, financial reports, forecasts and KPI's for the Directors.
• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring effective processes, controls and financial procedures are maintained across the business.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, banking, foreign-currency exposure, debtors, creditors and associated financial risk.
• Take overall responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, including pension contributions, payroll reconciliations and statutory compliance.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, supplier payments, business expenses and relevant rental or lease arrangements.
• Provide financial analysis and support for business performance, including costings, overhead recovery and margins.
• Calculate and present customer retrospective rebate calculations.
• Prepare for the annual audit and manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks, pension providers and other professional advisers.
• Complete or oversee packaging and waste calculations, declarations and other relevant company reporting requirements.
• Manage the Company's life and health insurance schemes.
• Maintain and improve finance, payroll and reporting systems, controls and processes.

What We're Looking For

• Financial qualification and demonstrable experience in a senior finance role.
• Experience of managing a finance function, producing management accounts, managing cash flow and supporting year-end accounts and audit activity.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, VAT, payroll, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory compliance.
• Experience of leading or supervising a finance team and working with Directors and external advisers.
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using finance, payroll and ERP systems.
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be advantageous.

The Details

Based at Oak View Mill, Manchester Road, Greenfield, OL3 7HG

35 hours per week on site (Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm)

• Benefits include workplace pension and free on site parking, with death in service cover and the option to purchase additional holiday availiable after a qualifying period

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