Finance Manager

Accrington Source: WhatJobs

£50,000-£58,000 salary per annum

Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for an opportunity to take ownership of the finance function within a growing SME?

An established, family-owned engineering services business is looking to recruit a Finance Manager as part of its continued growth. The company supplies equipment and services to customers throughout the UK.

This is a broad, hands-on position where you will work closely with the owners and senior management team, providing the financial information and commercial insight needed to support business decisions. With the business looking to bring more of its finance function in-house, you will have the opportunity to improve existing processes, systems and reporting while taking responsibility for the wider finance function. The role is office-based in Accrington.

Other titles might include: Senior Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Company Accountant, Finance Lead, Senior Management Accountant, Senior Accountant, Head of Accounts or similar.

The Role - Finance Manager:

Prepare monthly management accounts and manage the month-end close
Develop budgets and forecasts to support business growth
Managing a small team
Implement KPIs and provide meaningful analysis on business performance
Ensure accurate reporting across stock, labour and WIP
Maintain and improve financial controls and processes
Oversee sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll and transactional finance activities
Prepare year-end statutory accounts and liaise with HMRC, banks and external parties
Continuously improve Sage 200 and the company's ERP
Support commercial discussions including leases, fleet and insurance
Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency
Provide financial insight to support senior management decision-making

Key Candidate Requirements - Finance Manager:

We're looking for an experienced finance professional who is comfortable operating within a hands-on SME environment.

You should have:

Experience producing management accounts, including month-end and year-end reporting
Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
Commutable to Accrington with own transport
Confidence using accounting/ERP systems such as Sage 200, SAP, Xero or similar
Strong Excel and data analysis skills
A commercial mindset with the confidence to positively challenge and influence senior stakeholders
The ability to manage multiple priorities and drive improvements across systems and processes

The Package: