Finance Manager

Michael Page Finance; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to go permanent

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an interim Finance Manager to join a growing business in St Helens on a temporary basis or temp-to-perm for the right person, with a start next week.

The role involves taking over the finance function during a handover, following procedures, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting long-term improvements and a smooth transition for the finance team. Competitive hourly rate and potential for permanent hire.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Management Accountant role
• AAT Qualified, CIMA Part-Qualified or QBE.
• Strong month-end accounting knowledge
• Able to identify and solve problems
• Comfortable working in a hands-on SME environment
• Strong communication skills
• Available to start immediately or at short notice

Responsibilities

• Taking over the finance function during a key handover period
• Following and documenting existing procedures
• Ensuring reports and reconciliations are accurate and fully understood
• Supporting a smooth transition for the long-term finance team
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls
• Month-end reporting and reconciliations
• Management accounts preparation
• Cashflow monitoring and forecasting
• VAT returns
• Reviewing aged debtors and creditors
• Investigating and resolving finance queries
• Supporting year-end processes
• Improving finance procedures and controls
• Supervising a small finance team

Skills

Strong communication

Hands-on SME

Education

AAT Qualified

CIMA Part-Qualified

QBE

Job description

A growing business is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join at short notice and support a critical handover period. This role is available on either a temporary basis or as a temp-to-permanent opportunity for the right person, based in St Helens.

Client Details

Our client is a growing business, having recently going through a period of transformation, they are now seeking an experienced interim Finance Manager to support key reporting processes and help drive continued improvements across the finance function. This is temporary to support a handover period, or if wanted could lead to a permanent hire, based in St Helens. Start next week.

Description

The Finance Manager duties include:

• Taking over the finance function during a key handover period
• Following and documenting existing procedures
• Ensuring reports and reconciliations are accurate and fully understood
• Supporting a smooth transition for the long-term finance team
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls
• Month-end reporting and reconciliations
• Management accounts preparation
• Cashflow monitoring and forecasting
• VAT returns
• Reviewing aged debtors and creditors
• Investigating and resolving finance queries
• Supporting year-end processes
• Improving finance procedures and controls
• Supervising a small finance team

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Management Accountant role
• AAT Qualified, CIMA Part-Qualified or QBE.
• Strong month-end accounting knowledge
• Able to identify and solve problems
• Comfortable working in a hands-on SME environment
• Strong communication skills
• Available to start immediately or at short notice

Job Offer

The benefits include:

• Hourly pay of £18p/h to £23p/h- (£38,000-£42,000) dependent on the level of experience
• Opportunity to go permanent
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing business
• Supportive leadership team with autonomy and flexibility
• Full handover provided from the outgoing Finance Manager to ensure a smooth transition into the role

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.