Finance Manager

Axon Moore; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in the UK is seeking a Finance Manager to join its high growth division. The ideal candidate should be ACA qualified and have experience in both practice and industry. Responsibilities include owning monthly management accounts, delivering financial analysis, and acting as deputy to the Financial Controller. This position promises excellent growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA with experience in both practice and industry settings.
• Proven track record in a commercial environment.
• Experience in fast-paced and dynamic businesses.

Responsibilities

• Own key technical elements of monthly management accounts.
• Deliver financial reporting and commercial analysis.
• Lead and coordinate external audits.

Skills

Excellent Excel skills

Attention to detail

Experience in a commercial environment

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

ACA Qualified Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

IBM Planning Analytics

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager | £60k-£65k + bonus | Hybrid | Cheshire | Large PLC

Axon Moore have been exclusively engaged with a long term client that are looking for a Finance Manager to join a high growth division of a market leading PLC. The role is best suited for an ACA Qualified, 2nd time mover, or someone that has a foundation in financial accounting. The position will encompass a wide range of responsibility, ideal for anyone looking to push quickly toward a Financial Controller position. What makes this role stand out is the exposure not only to financial reporting, but commercial finance, ongoing projects and business partnering with senior stakeholders. If you are looking to maintain a trajectory toward future FD roles, this is the ideal step!

Main Duties

• Own key technical elements of monthly management accounts.
• Deliver financial reporting and commercial analysis to senior leadership and sales teams.
• Lead and coordinate external audits, including quarterly bank audits.
• Manage the relationship with the Transactional Service Centre (AP and AR), reviewing KPIs, driving performance, and aligning with working capital strategy.
• Prepare weekly 12-week cashflow forecasts and communicate targets to Group and Shared Service Centre.
• Produce statutory accounts, group reporting pack, tax pack, and external submissions including ONS surveys.
• Manage annual budget process for traded products and sales inputs.
• Act as deputy to the Financial Controller, supporting with technical accounting, complex analysis, and finance projects.
• Complete and post journals for sales, cost of sales, margin, commissions (reps, agents, group), GRNI, and stock prepayments.
• Compile monthly board reporting inputs including tables, charts, and commentary support.
• Maintain and roll forward the management accounts reporting file.
• Ensure timely ledger close and invoicing completeness by coordinating with CSD teams.
• Submit VAT returns and monthly bank covenant reporting.
• Perform bank reconciliations and various balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain sales data and dimensions in IBM Planning Analytics.
• Generate weekly and monthly commercial reports covering sales and margins.
• Process reporting adjustments and perform reconciliations to support accurate reporting.
• Submit monthly reporting packs to Group and assist with board commentary.
• Maintain Microsoft Dynamics master data: nominal codes, sales rep territories, cost centres, PO PUR categories.
• Control accounting periods and year-end rollover in Dynamics.
• Review customer complaints and approve credit notes in line with company policy.
• Provide financial insight and support on key business projects and initiatives.
• Analyse and report on the impact of new commission schemes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety requirements, and role-specific procedures.
• Meet reporting deadlines for month-end, year-end, and audit requirements.
• Deliver accurate and timely information to auditors and external stakeholders.
• Achieve KPIs related to reporting quality, working capital, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting data for debt facility requirements.

Person Specification

• ACA Qualified Accountant with experience in both a practice, and industry setting.
• Experience working in a commercial environment with clear achievements of contributing to your business.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Experience working in a fast paced, and ever-changing business is essential.
• Excellent experience of developing processes and controls.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver to deadlines.

This is a great opportunity to work for a company experiencing strong growth. The role can offer a long-term career and fast development opportunities.

For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Joe Develing at 07885281468.