Finance Manager: Own the Numbers in a Hands-On SME

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

Résumé du poste

Perfect Recruitment is partnering with a Blackburn-based SME to recruit a Finance Manager. You will own the finance function, work with senior management and drive commercial insight across the business. This hands-on role requires a pragmatic leader who can balance detail with the big picture and influence outcomes.

You’ll lead a small team and collaborate across departments to deliver accurate reporting, tight controls and effective strategies for growth in a private, close-knit business.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a finance function in an SME.
• Strong accounting and financial reporting skills.
• Experience managing cash flow, budgets, forecasts and working capital.
• Good understanding of VAT, year-end processes and financial compliance.
• Experience supervising a small team and developing staff.
• ACCA/CIMA/ACA/AAT or equivalent qualifications welcomed.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, profitability reports and financial analyses.
• Manage cash flow, budgets, forecasts and working capital.
• Monitor financial performance, highlight variances and identify improvement opportunities.
• Oversee VAT returns, year-end preparations and compliance.
• Maintain robust financial controls and reporting processes.
• Provide financial information and commercial insight to support decisions.
• Lead and develop a small team, including purchasing.

Connaissances

Senior Finance

Management reporting

Cash flow management

Budgeting & forecasts

Commercial insight

Team leadership

Formation

ACCA/CIMA/ACA/AAT

Description du poste

Perfect Recruitment is partnering with a Blackburn-based SME to recruit a Finance Manager. You will own the finance function, work with senior management and drive commercial insight across the business. This hands-on role requires a pragmatic leader who can balance detail with the big picture and influence outcomes.

You’ll lead a small team and collaborate across departments to deliver accurate reporting, tight controls and effective strategies for growth in a private, close-knit business.