Finance Manager: Own the Finances in a Growing SME

Perfect Recruitment Ltd; Blackburn; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Perfect Recruitment Ltd. in Blackburn is seeking a Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls and clear commercial insight. You will lead a three-person team including purchasing and work closely with senior management to shape financial direction.

The role requires hands-on management, with the ability to balance detail with the wider business context and to influence decision-making across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong accounting and reporting skills.
• Experience managing VAT, compliance and year-end processes.
• Experience leading a small team.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and profitability reports.
• Manage cash flow, budgets, forecasts and working capital.
• Oversee VAT returns and year-end preparations.
• Maintain robust financial controls and reporting procedures.
• Provide meaningful financial information and commercial insight to support business decisions.
• Lead, support and develop a small team of three including purchasing.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes.

Connaissances

Financial leadership

Management accounting

Cash flow management

Forecasting & budgeting

Financial reporting

Analytical mindset

Organised and proactive

Formation

ACCA/CIMA/ACA/AAT or equivalent

Description du poste

Perfect Recruitment Ltd. in Blackburn is seeking a Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls and clear commercial insight. You will lead a three-person team including purchasing and work closely with senior management to shape financial direction.

The role requires hands-on management, with the ability to balance detail with the wider business context and to influence decision-making across the organisation.