Finance Manager

SAUR; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the management accounting function. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, managing a team, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong leadership and analytical skills, and experience in financial analysis is essential. A competitive salary of £60,000 per year is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holidays + 8 statutory days

Pension scheme

Private Healthcare eligibility

Group Income Protection

Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in management accounting and financial analysis.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing finance teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Management Accounting team.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop financial reporting tools and dashboards.
• Partner with operational teams for financial insights.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Advanced Excel skills

Sage systems

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Sage systems

Job description

Overview

The Finance Manager / Head of Management Accounting is responsible for leading the management accounting function and managing a team of Management Accountants. The role ensures the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, performance analysis, and business partnering across the organisation. Reporting into the Financial Controller, the role also supports budgeting and forecasting activities and contributes to strategic financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Management Accounting team, providing guidance, support, and development.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and insightful commentary.
• Assist the Financial Controller in the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting tools and dashboards to support performance monitoring.
• Partner with operational and departmental teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and financial policies.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting.
• Support strategic initiatives, including cost analysis, investment appraisals, and business cases.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). – AAT fully qualified with experience would be considered
• Proven experience in management accounting and financial analysis.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing finance teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Sage systems
• Project financial control experience would be advantageous

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Commercial awareness
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Process improvement mindset

Working for us means

• The salary is £60,000 per year, depending on your professional experience.
• Holidays - 25 days + 8 statutory days
• Probationary Period – 6 months.
• Pension – Can join immediately or auto enrolled after 3 months - Employee 5% and Employer 5% via salary sacrifice.
• Eligible to join Private Healthcare after successfully completing probation.
• Enrolled in Group Income Protection and Death in Service (4 x basic salary) upon commencement of employment.
• Notice – 1 week during probation, increasing to 1 month thereafter.

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are committed to maintaining Environmental & Social Impact goals:

To reach Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040.

To continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, maintaining B-Corp Certification.

To be a socially responsible company creating a positive impact to all stakeholders including workers, communities, customers, and our planet.

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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