Finance Manager

Aspion; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company in Liverpool seeks a Finance Manager to lead finance functions across Europe. The role involves managing a team and ensuring effective financial governance while collaborating with senior leadership. Candidates should have proven leadership experience in manufacturing and be professionally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). The position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance leadership within manufacturing or engineering.
• Track record of managing teams in multi-site or international operations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a confident business partner.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across all finance functions in Europe.
• Manage and develop the finance team covering payroll, FP&A, and reporting.
• Oversee cash flow, treasury, and banking relationships.

Skills

Finance leadership

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Team management

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA or qualified by experience

Job description

Finance Manager

Liverpool

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Sector: Manufacturing / Industrial

Are you a dynamic Finance Manager looking to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

Do you consider yourself a people-focused professional who enjoys collaborating across departments and building strong relationships throughout the business?

Are you a committed team player eager to join a company that truly values growth and development?

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership across all finance functions in Europe, working closely with global counterparts and overseas entities.
• Partner with the General Manager and senior leadership team to deliver commercial and operational goals.
• Manage and develop a team (currently 3 direct reports / team of 5) covering payroll, FP&A, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Lead all aspects of financial accounting, forecasting, and performance analysis, identifying opportunities to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Oversee cash flow, treasury, and banking relationships, ensuring effective working capital management.
• Deliver accurate, timely management reporting, budgets, and long-term planning (including the 5-year plan).
• Ensure robust governance, internal controls, and compliance across all financial operations.
• Work closely with auditors, insurers, and external partners to maintain best-in-class financial discipline.
• Act as a key member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to strategic initiatives such as:
  • Cost control & efficiency improvements
  • Supply chain and manufacturing performance
  • Growth of operations and capital investment
  • Automation and continuous improvement

What We re Looking For:

• Professionally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience in finance leadership within manufacturing or an engineering environment.
• Track record of managing teams in multi-site or international operations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills a true business partner with the confidence to challenge, influence, and drive change.
• Commercially astute, results-oriented, and comfortable balancing strategic and operational priorities.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to (url removed) or, alternatively, submit your application via the link below.

Jasmine Williams Commercial Manager

(phone number removed)

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