Finance Manager

Michael Page; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Finance Manager for a well-established SME manufacturing business. You will own monthly management accounts, P&L, and balance sheet reporting, lead budgeting and cash flow planning, and prepare group reporting packs while ensuring deadlines are met.

You will provide commercial analysis to support decision making, partner with senior stakeholders to improve profitability, and lead the finance team through year-end processes with auditors, maintaining strong financial

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with financial software and tools.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of monthly management accounts, P&L, and balance sheet reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes.
• Prepare accurate group reporting packs and ensure compliance with group deadlines.
• Provide commercial analysis and insightful reporting to support decision making.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to improve performance and profitability.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team.
• Manage year-end processes and liaise with auditors.
• Maintain robust financial controls and processes.
• Support strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication of financial information

Proficiency with financial software

Knowledge of financial regulations

Education

Professional accounting/finance qualification or QBE

Job description

This role offers full responsibility for the finance function while partnering with operational leaders to drive business performance.

Client Details

Well-established SME manufacturing business operating as part of a larger group.

Description

• Ownership of monthly management accounts, P&L, and balance sheet reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes.
• Prepare accurate group reporting packs and ensure compliance with group deadlines.
• Provide commercial analysis and insightful reporting to support decision making.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to improve performance and profitability.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team.
• Manage year-end processes and liaise with auditors.
• Maintain robust financial controls and processes.
• Support strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• A professional qualification in accounting or finance or QBE.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with financial software and tools.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000-£55,000
• Car allowance.
• Hybrid working.