Finance Manager

Aspion; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the Liverpool City Region is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to lead finance functions across Europe. The ideal candidate will be professionally qualified and have proven experience in finance leadership within a manufacturing environment. This role involves managing a team and collaborating with senior leadership to meet commercial and operational goals. You will also oversee financial reporting and compliance, contributing to strategic initiatives for growth and improvement.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified in finance or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience in finance leadership within manufacturing environment.
• Track record of managing teams in multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across finance functions in Europe.
• Partner with GM and senior leadership to achieve goals.
• Manage a finance team covering payroll, FP&A, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership in finance functions

Interpersonal skills

Commercially astute

Education

Professional qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Sector: Manufacturing / Industrial

Are you a dynamic Finance Manager looking to thrive in a fast–paced manufacturing environment?

Do you consider yourself a people–focused professional who enjoys collaborating across departments and building strong relationships throughout the business?

Are you a committed team player eager to join a company that truly values growth and development?

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across all finance functions in Europe, working closely with global counterparts and overseas entities.
• Partner with the General Manager and senior leadership team to deliver commercial and operational goals.
• Manage and develop a team (currently 3 direct reports / team of 5) covering payroll, FP&A, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Lead all aspects of financial accounting, forecasting, and performance analysis, identifying opportunities to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Oversee cash flow, treasury, and banking relationships, ensuring effective working capital management.
• Deliver accurate, timely management reporting, budgets, and long–term planning (including the 5–year plan).
• Ensure robust governance, internal controls, and compliance across all financial operations.
• Work closely with auditors, insurers, and external partners to maintain best–in–class financial discipline.
• Act as a key member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to strategic initiatives such as:
• Supply chain and manufacturing performance
• Growth of operations and capital investment
• Automation and continuous improvement

What We re Looking For

• Professionally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience in finance leadership within manufacturing or an engineering environment.
• Track record of managing teams in multi–site or international operations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills a true business partner with the confidence to challenge, influence, and drive change.
• Commercially astute, results–oriented, and comfortable balancing strategic and operational priorities.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to (url removed) or, alternatively, submit your application via the link below.

Jasmine Williams Commercial Manager

(phone number removed)