Finance Manager

RG Consultancy; St Helens; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead its finance function. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day financial operations and reporting, develop budgets, and act as a key financial advisor to the business owners. Applicants should have proven experience in financial management and the ability to lead a team effectively. Competitive package offered in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and reporting.
• Capacity to lead and manage financial teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations and reporting.
• Develop annual budgets and forecasts.
• Act as a financial advisor to business owners.
• Implement financial controls and process improvements.

Skills

Financial Management

Statutory Compliance

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic Planning

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing manufacturing business with an annual turnover of approximately £25 million, producing high-quality products for customers across a range of industries. As the company continues to expand its operations, we are seeking an experienced finance professional to lead our finance function and support strategic decision-making.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will take full ownership of day-to-day financial operations, management accounting, statutory compliance, and financial leadership within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Reporting
  • Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts, KPIs, and board-level reporting.
  • Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and cashflow projections.
  • Manage year-end processes, working with external auditors and tax advisors.
  • Ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations and maintain general ledger integrity.
• Operational Finance
  • Oversee the day-to-day activities of the finance department, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, credit control, and bank reconciliation.
  • Manage working capital effectively, including cashflow monitoring, debtor management, and supplier payment planning.
  • Implement robust financial controls and identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and system enhancements.
• Business Partnering & Strategic Support
  • Act as a key financial advisor to the business owners.
  • Provide commercial insight to support costing, pricing strategies, margin analysis, and capital investment decisions.
  • Support production planning, project costing, and customer profitability reviews.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and long-term financial modelling as the business continues to grow.
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Ensure clear objectives, training, and performance management are in place.
  • Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.