Finance Manager (Qualified)

Michael Page Finance; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme (circa 14%)

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Discretionary days / buy-sell holidays

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead a key area of the finance function in a multi-entity Liverpool business undergoing change.

The role focuses on accounting integrity, robust controls and high quality reporting, while developing the team and driving process improvements. Hybrid working 2–3 days per week in the office; salary £50,000–£60,000 with 30 days leave and a company pension (circa 14%).

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification required (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
• Experience in financial reporting, controls, or operational accounting environments.
• Strong balance sheet management, reconciliations, month-end and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a finance transactional team delivering cash flow, capital activities, and accounts payable.
• Ensure timely month end, quarter end and year end close.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations and GL integrity.
• Strengthen financial controls and ensure policy/compliance.
• Review data to identify risks and drive corrective actions and improvements.
• Support external and internal audits and act as a key contact for financial control matters.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve financial understanding and decision making.
• Drive process improvements, standardisation, and automation to reduce risk.
• Support wider finance transformation initiatives including system upgrades and improvements.

Skills

Professional accounting

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead a key area of the finance function. This is multi-million pound turn over business with multiple entities going through a period of change and transformation.

Client Details

We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead a key area of the finance function. This is multi-million pound turn over business with multiple entities going through a period of change and transformation.

Whilst the role oversees operational finance activities, the primary focus is on ensuring strong accounting integrity, robust financial controls, accurate financial reporting, and the delivery of high quality financial information to support business decision making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with team leadership and process improvement. You'll play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy of the financial records, system enhancements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and driving continuous improvements across finance processes.

Description

• Leading and developing a finance transactional team responsible for delivering high quality workflow activities including cash flow management, capital activities and accounts payable ledger
• Ensuring the completion of month end, quarter end, and year end activities.
• Owning key balance sheet reconciliations and overseeing the integrity of the general ledger.
• Strengthening financial controls and ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Reviewing financial data, identifying risks, and driving corrective actions where required.
• Supporting external and internal audit processes and acting as a key contact for financial control matters.
• Partnering with stakeholders across the business to improve financial understanding and support effective decision-making.
• Driving process improvements, standardisation, and automation to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Supporting wider finance transformation initiatives including system upgrades and continuous improvement programmes.

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Strong accounting background with experience in financial reporting, financial control, or operational accounting environments.
• A solid understanding of balance sheet management, reconciliations, month-end processes, and statutory accounting principles.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• A proactive approach to improving processes, controls, and ways of working.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate financial matters clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Experience working for a multi -subsidiary organisation

Job Offer

• A competitive ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• A permanent position within opportunities for professional development
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme (circa 14%)
• 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays plus discretionary days
• Opportunity to buy/sell holidays
• Hybrid working 2- 3 days per week in the office
• +many more