Finance Manager

ACCA Careers; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance organization in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and support US expansion. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with team management experience and strong analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000, hybrid working, and generous benefits to support work-life balance.

Benefits

7.5% employer pension contribution

Annual bonus

Generous holiday leave

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with first-time mover consideration from practice.
• Experience managing a small team of accountants.
• Knowledge of consolidation and statutory accounts, US GAAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.
• Lead a team for statutory reporting and management accounts.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and assess new regulatory impacts.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

The Finance Manager will oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting within a growing sector. This role requires strong expertise in accounting and finance to drive operational efficiency and support strategic decision‑making.

Client Details

My client is a reputable organisation, both locally and internationally, and is a business known for putting its people first. This, combined with endless opportunities for growth and development, makes this a place where you can have a long‑standing career versus just a job for now.

With thousands of customers worldwide, they are committed to delivering the most innovative solutions and, through their focus on the latest technology, remain a market‑leader in their sector.

Description

This is a newly created role to support the US expansion of the business by focusing on statutory reporting and management accounts. You will lead a team in doing so, whilst overseeing audit, and building relationships with stakeholders; challenging processes and assessing the impact of new regulatory requirements.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). My client will consider first‑time movers from practice.
• Previous experience managing a small team of accountants.
• Proven consolidation and statutory accounts experience; United States GAAP knowledge preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to negotiate and build relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Attention to detail with the desire to develop and improve systems and processes.
• Flexible, proactive and self‑motivated with excellent organisational skills.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary up to £65,000
• 7.5% pension contribution from the employer
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working (4 days per week in office)
• Generous holiday leave to support work‑life balance.