Finance Manager
18 days ago
Saint Helens
Finance Manager Location: Haydock Permanent - Monday - Friday (37.5 hours) - Hybrid working options Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (depends on experience) + Benefits\n Adele Carr Recruitment working in partnership with a well-established manufacturing business based in Haydock. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the finance function, working closely with senior leadership in a varied and hands-on role. The Role\n Reporting to the Group Finance Controller, you'll be responsible for producing accurate and timely financial information, managing month-end reporting, supporting business decision-making and driving continuous improvements across the finance function. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Prepare monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis.\n, • Lead the year-end audit process and coordinate statutory reporting requirements.\n, • Take responsibility for all balance sheet reconciliations and trial balance integrity.\n, • Maintain the nominal ledger, including journals and month-end adjustments.\n, • Support and oversee the Accounts Assistant, ensuring the smooth running of the sales and purchase ledgers.\n, • Manage cash flow, invoice finance facilities, import loans and banking relationships.\n, • Attend operational meetings, providing financial insight to support purchasing and business decisions.\n, • Oversee credit control and debtor management.\n, • Prepare payroll information for the external payroll provider.\n, • Ensure compliance with VAT, Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) and other statutory reporting requirements.\n, • Manage intercompany reconciliations across the Group.\n, • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.\n, • Identify and implement finance process improvements, including supporting future systems development and accounting software migration.\nAbout You\n\n, • ACCA/ CIMA part or fully qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE).\n, • Previous experience within a Finance Manager or similar senior finance level.\n, • Experience managing a finance operation, producing management accounts independently.\n, • Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes.\n, • Manufacturing and stock accounting experience would be highly desirable.\n, • Experience using Sage 50 or Sage 200 would be advantageous.\n, • Excellent Excel skills with strong analytical ability.\n, • Highly organised with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\nWhy Apply?\n\n, • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.\n, • Company pension, private healthcare, life assurance\n, • If you're looking for your next challenge within a growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.\n