Finance Manager - Lead Finance, Drive Change & Growth

The CFO HQ; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon Moore are partnering with an established SME in Preston to recruit a Finance Manager. You will lead the finance team, own monthly closes, and drive robust management reporting under the Finance Director.

ACA/ACCA qualified candidates moving into industry are preferred. You will oversee VAT, audits, payroll, and system integrity across Oracle and Sage environments, with clear progression to Finance Director in three years.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification required or in process.
• Experience in management reporting and financial close.
• Knowledge of VAT and statutory reporting is essential.
• Strong finance systems experience across ERP platforms.
• Commercially minded with ability to challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management information and oversee month-end close.
• Lead and manage the Finance Team with guidance and performance oversight.
• Ensure timely delivery of accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Coordinate quarterly VAT returns and statutory audits with external auditors.
• Oversee stock reporting, payroll accounting, and reconciliations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting; challenge key stakeholders on ROI.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management reporting

Budgeting

Accounting controls

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Oracle

Sage 200

Sage Payroll

Sage 50 Payroll

Job description

Axon Moore are partnering with an established SME in Preston to recruit a Finance Manager. You will lead the finance team, own monthly closes, and drive robust management reporting under the Finance Director.

ACA/ACCA qualified candidates moving into industry are preferred. You will oversee VAT, audits, payroll, and system integrity across Oracle and Sage environments, with clear progression to Finance Director in three years.