Finance Manager

Michael Page; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus (up to 10%)

Pension

Life assurance

Maternity/Paternity benefits

On-site parking

Long-service benefits

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Finance Manager to lead and develop the finance team within a UK SME, ideally in manufacturing. You will oversee day-to-day finance operations, produce timely management accounts and provide financial analysis to support business decisions.

The role reports to the Finance Director, collaborates with operational teams, and focuses on improving profitability and processes. A competitive package includes a £45,000 basic salary, up to 10% bonus, and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar position.
• Experience in an SME, ideally manufacturing or similar operational environment.
• Experience managing and developing finance team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of how finance can influence business performance.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software; Sage is useful.
• Confident communication skills and ability to build relationships across the business.

Responsibilities

• Leading, supporting and developing the finance team.
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance function.
• Producing accurate and timely financial reports, reconciliations and ledger information.
• Preparing management accounts, forecasts, cash-flow reporting and financial analysis.
• Managing purchase and sales ledgers, credit control, debtors, creditors and payments.
• Working with operational teams to improve stock control, margins and profitability.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Ensuring VAT, HMRC, audit and statutory requirements are met.
• Supporting year-end processes and external audits.
• Acting as a key support to the Finance Director and deputising when required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Organisation

Excel

Communication

Sage experience

Tools

Sage

Job description

Client Details

You'll work closely with the Finance Director and senior colleagues, helping ensure the finance function runs efficiently while providing accurate information that supports good business decisions.

Description

• Leading, supporting and developing the finance team.
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance function.
• Producing accurate and timely financial reports, reconciliations and ledger information.
• Preparing management accounts, forecasts, cash-flow reporting and financial analysis.
• Managing purchase and sales ledgers, credit control, debtors, creditors and payments.
• Working with operational teams to improve stock control, margins and overall profitability.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and introduce more efficient ways of working.
• Ensuring financial activities meet relevant VAT, HMRC, audit and statutory requirements.
• Supporting the annual year-end process and external audit.
• Acting as a key point of support to the Finance Director and deputising when required.

Profile

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar position.
• Experience working within an SME, ideally in manufacturing, production or another operational environment.
• Experience managing and developing finance team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of how finance can influence business performance.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software. Sage experience would be useful.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across different areas of a business.

Job Offer

• £45,000 basic salary
• Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus, based on agreed KPIs and performance
• Generous company pension
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Free on-site parking
• Additional long-service benefits, including extra annual leave and private medical insurance
• A friendly, supportive working environmentA stable, long-term opportunity within a growing business