Finance Manager

Axon Moore; Swynnerton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Manager to join a profitable subsidiary in Stoke-on-Trent. This onsite role offers high autonomy and direct interaction with the Board. Responsibilities include P&L analysis, reporting, budgeting, and team leadership. Ideal candidates are fully qualified CIMA or ACCA accredited accountants with strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently. Salary includes car allowance and annual bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CIMA or ACCA accreditation is required.
• Strong Excel skills essential for financial modeling.
• Independent work and effective prioritization are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the standard cost model across contracts.
• Prepare contract performance reports with forecasts and variance analysis.
• Conduct monthly P&L reporting with commentary.
• Review and analyze balance sheets.
• Engage in budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Perform monthly stock reconciliations with gain/loss analysis.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently

Prioritisation skills

Collaborative team player

Education

Fully qualified CIMA, ACCA

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager - Stoke-on-Trent | Onsite Role | Car Allowance and Annual Bonus

Axon Moore is partnering with a leading PLC to recruit a Finance Manager for one of their most profitable and ambitious subsidiaries.

This is a number-one-in-finance role with high autonomy and direct exposure to the Board. You'll lead two direct reports and work closely with the operational team to understand processes, cost drivers, and commercial dynamics. Your focus will be on P&L and KPI analysis, cost control, and supporting key commercial decisions, including tenders and customer negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the standard cost model across contracts
• Prepare contract performance reports, including forecasts and variance analysis
• Monthly P&L reporting with commentary
• Balance sheet reviews and analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Monthly stock reconciliations with gain/loss analysis
• Support year-end audit
• Ad-hoc management reporting and analysis

Requirements

• Fully qualified CIMA, ACCA
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Flexible and collaborative team player
• Ideally within 30 minutes of Stoke/Newcastle Under Lyme
• Contract or IFRS 15 experience is advantageous but not essential
• Apply now via the link below or contact Maria @ Axon Moore for more information