Finance Manager: Lead & Transform the Finance Function

Time Recruitment; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Statutory holiday entitlement

Career development

Systems/process improvements

Job summary

Time Recruitment is working with a well‑established manufacturing and distribution business to appoint a Finance Manager. You will lead the day‑to‑day finance operation, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and insightful analysis.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will develop a small team and drive improvements across systems and processes. This hands‑on role offers scope to influence strategic decisions during a period of organisational development, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• A minimum of five years' post-qualification experience
• Experience within manufacturing, distribution, engineering, or similar sectors
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Proven ability to manage cash flow and working capital effectively
• Previous team leadership experience
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookup functions
• Experience with accounting and ERP systems
• A track record of implementing process improvements and driving efficiencies

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual financial close processes
• Produce accurate and timely management accounts, P&L reports, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements
• Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and procedures
• Support audit preparation and ongoing financial governance
• Take ownership of credit control performance
• Manage relationships with finance and funding providers
• Monitor and improve working capital performance
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and reporting
• Support effective management of receivables, payables, and inventory controls
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and business plans
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision‑making
• Identify opportunities for cost control, profitability improvement, and business growth
• Monitor financial performance against budget and provide actionable recommendations
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
• Support a planned finance system migration project
• Partner with operational, sales, and purchasing teams to provide financial guidance and insight
• Promote best practice across the finance function

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Time Recruitment is working with a well‑established manufacturing and distribution business to appoint a Finance Manager. You will lead the day‑to‑day finance operation, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and insightful analysis.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will develop a small team and drive improvements across systems and processes. This hands‑on role offers scope to influence strategic decisions during a period of organisational development, with a focus on