Finance Manager

RK Accountancy; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance-focused firm in Altrincham is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure accurate reporting. The successful candidate will have at least 5-7 years of experience in a financial management role, with strong knowledge of UK financial regulations. Responsibilities include leading budgeting processes, conducting financial analysis, and liaising with external auditors. A commitment to accuracy in accounts production is essential. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Statutory pension scheme

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a financial management role.
• Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and review the monthly management accounts.
• Lead budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Provide explanations of budget variances.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

Job Summary: The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and driving financial performance. This role requires a proactive and strategic thinker.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the production of and provide first line review of the monthly management accounts in accordance with the month end timetable.
• Provide a full explanation of significant variances to Budget and discuss remedial actions.
• Embed control account reconciliation processes, with a systematic approach that ensures each month's closing trial balance is fully supported with a suite of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead the budgeting and reforecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives on an adhoc basis.
• Provide a monthly assessment on production efficiency and stock movements.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
• Produce draft content for a monthly KPI meeting with board of directors.
• Prepared to manage credit control + company cashflow.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Experience with SAGE 200 software.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in a financial management role, preferably within the UK manufacturing or design focussed firm
• Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial reporting standards.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Commitment to accuracy and a diligent approach to accounts production.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Statutory pension scheme, 25 days holiday, sickness scheme
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

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