Finance Manager

Equals One; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Equals One Ltd in Liverpool is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function and provide commercial insight across the business. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will manage a small team, deliver management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting, and partner with senior leadership on growth opportunities.

The role is Liverpool-based with hybrid working considered. You will bring a qualified accounting background (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) and strong analytical, Excel and

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with leadership experience in a commercial environment.
• Proven track record delivering management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function and team.
• Deliver management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting.
• Analyse performance, explain variances and provide practical recommendations.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards and commercial reporting for decision-making.
• Improve financial processes, systems and controls to drive efficiency.
• Partner with the Senior Leadership Team on business planning and growth.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Excel

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Finance Manager

• Liverpool (Speke) Office based, with hybrid working considered
• £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience

Are you a commercially minded Finance Manager who enjoys improving businesses as much as producing the numbers?

We are recruiting a Finance Manager to join a small but growing, ambitious business in the tyre and fleet services sector. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the management team, you will combine hands‑on financial management with commercial insight, supporting your direct report and working collaboratively across the business.

The opportunity

You will take ownership of the finance function, delivering reliable management information, strengthening cash flow management and developing reporting that helps the management team understand performance and act on opportunities.

With direct access to the Managing Director and a broad remit, you will have the opportunity to improve systems and processes, develop your team and make a visible impact on business performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function and a small finance team.
• Deliver accurate, timely management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting.
• Analyse financial performance, explain variances and provide practical recommendations.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards and commercial reporting to support decision-making.
• Improve financial processes, systems and controls, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency.
• Partner with the Senior Leadership Team on business planning, investment decisions and future growth.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant. CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent, with experience leading a finance function in a commercial environment.

You will bring:

• A supportive and effective people management style, with experience setting clear expectations, managing performance and working collaboratively across the business.
• Strong management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management experience.
• Commercial judgement and the ability to turn financial information into clear, practical advice.
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and the confidence to support and constructively challenge senior colleagues.
• You will enjoy working in a growing SME, balancing longer‑term planning with day‑to‑day delivery and building strong relationships across the business.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, service‑led business, ideally within the tyre, fleet or automotive sector, with an understanding of the demands of a 24/7 operation.

Working pattern

The role is based at our Liverpool Head Office, where working closely with the whole business and being involved in the everyday operation will be important. We are open to discussing a hybrid arrangement with the right candidate.

Availability

An early start would be welcomed, so immediate availability or a short notice period would be advantageous.

Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.