Finance Manager

Michael Page; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Dog friendly offices

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting a Merseyside based FMCG client to recruit a Finance Manager. The role oversees day-to-day finance activities, delivers accurate reporting and supports budgeting and forecasting to inform business decisions.

The successful candidate will turn financial data into clear insights, drive process improvements and ensure reliable records across the Accounting & Finance function. Hybrid/office working options may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience managing core finance activities and producing accurate financial information.
• Strong financial reporting skills, with the ability to present findings clearly.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Confidence reviewing financial data and investigating discrepancies.
• Ability to turn financial information into useful business insight.
• Practical approach to improving finance processes and reporting methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance activities to keep financial information accurate and up to date.
• Prepare regular financial reports that give clear visibility of business performance.
• Review financial data and resolve discrepancies to maintain reliable records.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activity to help inform business planning.
• Provide financial insight to colleagues across the business to support informed decisions.
• Monitor financial performance and highlight key movements in a clear, practical way.
• Improve finance processes where appropriate to make reporting more efficient and consistent.

Skills

Financial management

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Data interpretation

Process improvement

Job description

As a Finance Manager you will oversee the day-to-day finance work, helping the business keep clear and accurate financial information. You will work across the Accounting & Finance department to maintain reliable reporting and support sound financial decisions.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the FMCG sector and is based in north Liverpool.

Description

• Manage day-to-day finance activities to keep financial information accurate and up to date.
• Prepare regular financial reports that give clear visibility of business performance.
• Review financial data and resolve discrepancies to maintain reliable records.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activity to help inform business planning.
• Provide financial insight to colleagues across the business to support informed decisions.
• Monitor financial performance and highlight key movements in a clear, practical way.
• Improve finance processes where appropriate to make reporting more efficient and consistent.

Profile

A successful 'Finance Manager' should have:

• Experience managing core finance activities and producing accurate financial information.
• Strong financial reporting skills, with the ability to present findings clearly.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Confidence reviewing financial data and investigating discrepancies.
• The ability to turn financial information into useful business insight.
• A practical approach to improving finance processes and reporting methods.

Job Offer

• Permanent Finance Manager position based in Merseyside.
• Salary of £55,000 to £60,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Bonus
• Dog friendly offices