Finance Manager

Trostan Dene; Burnley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

35 days holiday inc. bank holidays

Annual pay review

Healthcare scheme

Death in service

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Trostan Dene in East Lancashire is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the management accounts of multiple sites across the UK. The role focuses on accuracy, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and regulatory compliance.

Experience with Sage 200 is essential. You will mentor the wider finance team, drive cost control initiatives to improve profitability, and provide strategic financial guidance to senior management.

Qualifications

• Oversee management accounts across UK sites.
• Experience with Sage 200 is essential.
• Forecasting, budgeting and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor the finance team and develop a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly and annual statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets.
• Coordinate external audits and manage auditor relationships.
• Analyse costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Implement cost control measures across operations including inventory and procurement.
• Monitor and report KPIs related to performance and efficiency.
• Mentor the wider finance team and drive development.

Skills

Sage 200

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Finance Manager | East Lancashire (office-based) | £45-50k | Permanent

We’re supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the East Lancashire area as they look to appoint a commercially minded Finance Manager to join 3 other Finance Managers to oversee the management accounts of multiple sites across the UK.

The business is currently going through an implementation of Sage 200, therefore experience in this system is essential.

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of a manufacturing company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with financial regulations. This role involves the individual working as part of a team, providing strategic financial guidance to the senior management team, monitoring company performance, and supporting cost control initiatives to drive profitability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal company policies.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets
• Coordinate external audits and manage the relationship with auditors.
• Analyse costs, identifying areas for improvement and cost reduction.
• Implement cost control measures across operations, including inventory management, procurement, and production processes.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to performance and efficiency.
• Mentor the wider finance team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Benefits & Package

• Study support options (if required)
• Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 5pm | Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm
• 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays
• 1 additional annual leave day each year after 12 months service, up to 38 days including bank holidays
• Annual pay review
• Option to enrol to healthcare scheme
• Death in service
• Free onsite parking

Interested? Please apply with your CV attached and we'll be in touch should you be short listed.