Finance Manager

Axon Moore; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing entrepreneurial SME in Runcorn is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to lead financial reporting and budgeting. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in a management accounting role, providing insights to senior stakeholders and driving process improvements. This position offers a salary range of £50k to £60k with share options and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in management accounting or FP&A, ideally in a high-growth or SME setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support pricing decisions.
• Partner with sales and e-commerce for financial insights.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Process improvement

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

Sage X3

Job description

Overview

| Finance Manager | High-Growth SME | £50k to £60k + Share Options | Cheshire | Hybrid (4 days office / 1 remote)

Axon Moore is thrilled to partner with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial SME with a £35m turnover and an impressive increase in revenue planned for next year.

I'm seeking a qualified accountant who is ready to step up and make a real impact in an operational and visible Finance Manager's role. You'll lead a small team and report to a commercially focused FD.

This is a high-impact role offering exposure to senior stakeholders, involvement in FP&A, business partnering, and process improvement.

With a planned exit ahead, share options will provide a generous incentive and career-defining exposure!

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare accurate and timely management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), including FX reporting.
• Analyse financial performance and deliver insightful variance analysis.
• Produce clear reports with commentary to support strategic decisions.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasts with department heads.
• Maintain financial models for short- and long-term planning.
• Ensure budgetary control and cost efficiency across the business.

Cost & Profitability Analysis

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support commercial pricing decisions.
• Analyse product and customer profitability, including gross and contribution margins.

Business Partnering

• Partner with Sales and E-commerce teams, providing financial insights.
• Support strategic projects, including new initiatives and product launches.
• Collaborate with operations, warehouse, and supply chain on performance improvements.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Enhance reporting systems (Power BI & Sage X3) and internal controls.
• Drive continuous process improvements and ensure accounting compliance.

Cash Flow Management

• Oversee cash forecasting and maintain strong liquidity.
• Manage working capital and support treasury activities.

The Candidate

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 2+ years' experience in management accounting or FP&A, ideally in a high-growth or SME setting.

To apply for this role, please follow the link below, and for more information, please contact Maria @Axon Moore