Finance Manager

Michael Page (UK); Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established and award-winning manufacturing business in Cheshire is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a 12-month contract. This role involves financial reporting, management of a small team, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a commitment to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant experience in management and financial accounting.
• Excellent communicator with a hands-on approach.
• Good systems and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Month end and year end journals preparation.
• Producing financial statements including P&L, balance sheets, cash flows.
• Management of a small team and supporting the audit process.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Hands-on Approach

IT Skills

Education

Qualification as Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

• Offering flexibility with 3 days on site and a 35 hour week
• Award winning inquisitive business

About Our Client

Award winning, inquisitive manufacturing business, based in Cheshire, is looking for an experienced Finance Manager, for initially a 12 month period.

Job Description

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the role is varied and includes:

• Month end and year end journals
• Produce financial statements including P&L accounts, balance sheets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries
• Supporting on annual budgeting and planning process
• Management of a small team
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts
• Support on the audit process
• VAT work
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
• Prepare payroll year end
• Review company assets and liabilities
• Commercial analysis e.g. sales and margins
• Accountability for cash flow and production of forecasts

The Successful Applicant

You will a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) and have relevant experience in management and financial accounting tasks.

You will be an excellent communicator, a team player, have a hands-on approach and and have good systems/ IT skills.

What's on Offer

An attractive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 is on offer plus hybrid working (3 days on site of your choice), a 35 hour week and bonus (company performance).

In addition this is an opportunity to work for a successful, inquisitive business that truly values their employees and offers a good work life balance.