Finance Manager

Axon Moore; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance firm based in Blackburn is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee all aspects of the finance function including budgeting and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in finance management, preferably in SMEs, a strong analytical mindset, and excellent communication skills to convey financial insights to non-finance stakeholders. This hybrid role offers a salary of £55,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance management role, preferably within an SME.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
• Excellent attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the finance function, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and deliver actionable insights to the senior leadership team.
• Oversee transactional finance ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop and implement financial controls and policies.
• Partner with department heads to track performance against budgets.
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors.
• Lead on cost analysis and margin improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory financial requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Blackburn (Hybrid)
Salary: £55,000

Overview

We are exclusively working with an innovative and fast-growing company in a thriving sector, committed to providing high-quality products. Based in Blackburn, our client pride themselves on their energetic culture, strong values, and a passionate team that's driving the brand forward.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the finance function, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and deliver actionable insights to the senior leadership team.
• Oversee transactional finance ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop and implement financial controls and policies to safeguard company assets.
• Partner with department heads to track performance against budgets and support strategic decision-making.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and HMRC.
• Lead on cost analysis, margin improvement initiatives, and pricing strategy.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory financial requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a finance management role, preferably within an SME.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
• Excellent attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Notes

Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Rebecca on [e-mail] or 07741325417