Finance Manager

Tech Connect Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Connect Group partner is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to take ownership of two sites in the North West. You will lead month-end close, audits, and deliver budgets, forecasts, and group reporting while partnering with operational heads to drive margins.

You will manage a finance team, develop dashboards in Power BI, and optimise Dynamics 365 ERP systems. Travel to other sites across the UK is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualified accountant with a strong technical background and proven experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced hands-on experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP and developing Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Proven track record in managing and developing a finance team and partnering with operational stakeholders.
• Analytical, process-oriented, with high attention to detail and ability to multitask across a diverse workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close, oversee year-end audits, and deliver management accounts, budgets, forecasts and group reporting.
• Partner with operational heads to drive performance, analyse gross margins, track KPIs and manage working capital.
• Maintain robust internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, UK GAAP, and oversee tax/VAT returns.
• Optimise financial systems (Dynamics 365) and drive continuous process improvements.
• Supervise, mentor and develop staff, including payroll inputs and day-to-day ledger management.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Analytical

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Travel

Tools

Dynamics 365

Power BI

Job description

Tech Connect Group have partnered with an automotive manufacturing business based in Warrington.

This automotive business operates across the UK, with a head office based in Warwickshire, but is seeking a Finance Manager to take ownership of the two sites in the North West area. Coming off their best year financially, they are continuing to grow and modernise as they continue to have a strong 2026.

Driven by a strong set of core values, they are looking for a friendly, hardworking, qualified accountant to join the team and help maintain their exceptionally high standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end close, oversee full statutory year-end audits, and deliver accurate management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and group reporting.
• Partner with operational heads to drive performance, analyse gross margins, track KPIs, and manage working capital (cash, stock, debtors, and creditors).
• Maintain robust internal financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations, UK GAAP compliance, and oversee tax/VAT returns.
• Optimise financial systems (including post-implementation support for Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP) and drive continuous process improvements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop direct reports, while overseeing payroll inputs and day-to-day ledger management.

Key Skills & Experience:

• ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualified accountant with a strong technical background and proven experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced hands-on experience as a key user of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (or an equivalent production ERP system), alongside strong capability in developing Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing a finance team, combined with a proactive, hands-on approach to partnering with operational stakeholders.
• Highly analytical, systematic, and process-orientated with a high attention to detail, capable of multitasking and managing a diverse workload.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other sites across the UK as required by the business.