Finance Manager

Adele Carr; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Liverpool is seeking a Finance Manager to join their senior leadership team. This pivotal role involves providing essential financial support, ensuring compliance, and leading a small team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong track record in finance management, capable of working autonomously and driving continuous improvement. The organization prides itself on its collaborative culture and offers a competitive remuneration package, including generous holiday allowances and pension plans. If you are a proactive and resilient finance professional looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free parking

Pension

Positive, inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial operations and leading a finance team.
• Experience in a busy SME environment with hands-on financial support.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and guidance to the MD and stakeholders.
• Manage annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Skills

Financial Operations

Compliance

Audit

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Proactive Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Part Qualified or Qualified by Experience

Tools

Sage

MS Excel

Job description

New Vacancy: Adele Carr Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a prestigious organisation in Liverpool, who are keen to appoint a Finance Manager on a full time, permanent basis. This is a pivot role bringing much needed financial support and guidance to the Owner / Managed Director. The successful new appointment will join the senior leadership team and play a key role, taking on full accountability for financial operations, compliance, audit and controls. You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA), with a proven track record running the finance department and leading a small team, providing all training, guidance and support. Applicants who are part qualified or qualified by experience will be considered.

The ideal applicant will have knowledge of working in a busy, SME environment, being hands on in the detail, whilst providing financial support and insight to the various budget holders. This is an autonomous role requiring you to take ownership and if necessary, make changes where you see fit.

The Finance Manager will be responsible for:

1. Providing quality financial support, advice and guidance to the MD and various stakeholders
2. Producing monthly management accounts with commentary and cash flow forecast
3. Taking ownership of annual budgeting process, forecasting and financial reporting at a strategic level
4. Statutory reporting - leading year end audit, VAT, CT
5. Becoming a 'champion' for finance, leading by example ensuring best practice and controls are robust and fit for purpose
6. Managing the team, providing training and support

The ideal applicant will be:

1. Seeking a permanent job in Liverpool
2. An experienced, professional accountant with a proven track record who can take ownership and run the department
3. A pro-active, resilient and self-motivated individual who enjoys being 'hands on'
4. Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
5. A team player with excellent communication skills who enjoys working collaboratively across the business
6. Looking to add value - drive continuous improvement, reduce costs
7. Familiar with stakeholder management and business partnering across several departments (non-finance)
8. Experience of Sage and strong MS Excel skills

Recruitment Process

This is a 2 stage interview process; the hiring manager is aiming for a quick turnaround and the person to be in post around May time.

What's on offer?

This organisation has a great reputation for providing excellent facilities and services across the North West. The Management team promotes a positive, inclusive and collaborative environment. With great values, it also offers a competitive remuneration package including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, free parking, pension.

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