Finance Manager

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £50,000

Flexible working after probation

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd is seeking a Finance Manager for a growing manufacturing client in Lancashire. You will own the finance function, oversee day-to-day activities and report to directors and external accountants.

The role requires strong management accounting, Xero expertise, and the ability to lead a finance team while driving financial controls and business performance. Salary £50,000 with flexible working after probation and free on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience as Finance Manager or in a senior finance leadership role.
• Experience in manufacturing, service, or installation industries preferred.
• Strong management accounting with accurate financial reporting.
• Proficient in Xero with experience of system integrations.
• Excellent communication with Directors and external accountants and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day finance function and reporting to Directors and external accountants.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and providing meaningful financial insight.
• Preparing year-end accounts and supporting the year-end process.
• Producing budgets, forecasts, and cashflow projections.
• Managing and developing the accounts team and overseeing day-to-day finance operations.
• Implementing and improving financial controls and costing processes and sales invoicing procedures.
• Managing and developing the use of Xero and integrating it with back-office systems.
• Supporting the business with financial analysis and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Tools

Xero

Job description

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Client, a growing manufacturing business seeking an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the finance function and support the continued success of the organization.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Overseeing the day-to-day finance function and reporting directly to Directors and external accountants
• Preparing monthly management accounts and providing meaningful financial insight
• Preparing year-end accounts and supporting the year-end process
• Producing budgets, forecasts, and cashflow projections
• Managing and developing the accounts team and overseeing day-to-day finance operations
• Implementing and improving financial controls, including costing processes and sales invoicing procedures
• Managing and developing the use of Xero, including integrating it with the company's back-office systems
• Supporting the business with financial analysis and continuous process improvements

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar leadership role
• Experience within manufacturing, service, or installation industries would be highly desirable
• Strong management accounting experience with the ability to produce accurate financial reports
• Experience managing or supervising a finance team
• Proficient in Xero with experience of system integrations
• Confident communicating with Directors, external accountants, and key stakeholders
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to improving financial controls and business performance
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Benefits on Offer:

• Salary of £50,000
• Flexible working available after successful completion of probation
• Free on-site parking

We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.

Disclaimer

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles.