Finance Manager

Agility; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Excellent career development

Collaborative and supportive working环境

Job summary

Agility is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to own month-end reporting and drive financial performance. You will work closely with operations and production teams to deliver accurate P&L and inventory insights, while leading a small finance team.

The role requires hands-on management, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of UK accounting standards. A clear path for career development and a collaborative environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Management Accountant or Finance Manager.
• Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA is ideal.
• Experience leading a small finance team.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards, VAT, PAYE and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of month-end close and related journal entries.
• Prepare and manage weekly and monthly profit and loss statements.
• Oversee sales ledger, handle invoice queries and credit control.
• Oversee inventory reconciliations and stock counts.
• Analyse financial performance and suggest process improvements.
• Manage two finance team members, with performance reviews and training.
• Collaborate with operational teams to identify cost savings and efficiencies.
• Support strategic financial planning and wider business-improvement projects.

Skills

Management experience

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA studied

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Finance Manager

£38,000-£45,000 dependent on experience

Full-time Permanent On Site

Are you an experienced Finance Manager who enjoys taking ownership of month-end reporting?

Do you have a hands-on approach and the confidence to work closely with operational and production teams?

Would you like to join a supportive business offering genuine career development and the opportunity to improve financial performance?

The benefits:

• Salary of £38,000-£45,000 dependent on experience
• 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

The role:

• Take ownership of the month-end close and associated journals
• Prepare and manage weekly and monthly profit and loss statements
• Manage the sales ledger, invoice queries and credit control
• Oversee inventory reconciliations and review stock-count results
• Analyse financial performance and recommend process improvements
• Manage two members of finance team, conduct regular reviews and training
• Partner with operational teams to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies
• Support strategic financial planning and wider business-improvement projects

About you:

• Experienced in Management Accountant, Finance Manager
• Ideally studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA
• Previous experience of managing a team
• Commercially aware, analytical and confident working with operational teams
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting or ERP systems
• Organised, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of deadlines
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards, VAT, PAYE and tax compliance

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Finance Manager who wants to make a visible contribution within a successful and progressive organisation.