Finance Manager

Extension Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in Tees Valley is seeking a Finance Manager to shape finance strategy and drive performance across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. Responsibilities include overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and mentoring the finance team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a chance to influence business success.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, AAT, CIMA).
• Strong professional experience in finance, accounting, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
• Oversee credit control, monthly supplier payments, and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international accounting standards.
• Coordinate internal and external audits as key contact.
• Lead, coach, and mentor finance team members.

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

We are currently looking for a Finance Manager to join a dynamic engineering business with operations across the UK and mainland Europe. As Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping finance strategy, leading a talented team, and driving performance across multiple entities.

About the Company

Our client is a forward-thinking, internationally active organisation where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.

The Finance Manager Role

The Finance Manager will play a crucial role in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within the company. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this position is responsible for leading the finance team and overseeing the financial operations of subsidiaries in the UK, Spain, Netherlands, and Germany.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and consolidation of group management information.
• Oversee credit control, monthly supplier payments, and cash flow management to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international accounting standards and tax laws.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, acting as the key point of contact for auditors and other stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and mentor finance team members, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

About You - Finance Manager

The ideal candidate will hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, AAT, CIMA) along with strong professional experience in finance, accounting, or related roles.

We welcome applications from Finance Managers with established industry experience, as well as those seeking their first move from Practice into an industry role.

Additional Requirements:

• Proven track record in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

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