Finance Manager: Shape Strategy & Cash Flow (SME)

Michael Page (UK); St Helens; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start and finish times

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is representing an SME in Saint Helens seeking an experienced Finance Manager who can own a broad financial remit and influence commercial decisions.

You will lead management accounting, month-end, cash flow forecasting, VAT and liaise with external accountants, while partnering with senior stakeholders and shaping finance processes.

This permanent, full-time position offers a chance to contribute at a strategic level and directly support the business's growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Finance Manager or similar with SME experience.
• Strong management accounting and month-end experience.
• Excellent cash flow management and reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently with senior stakeholders.
• Accounting qualifications welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting reports.
• Handle month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset register.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Provide financial insight to senior management.
• Produce and maintain cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor receipts, payments and cash balances.
• Oversee purchase and sales ledgers, supplier and customer accounts.
• Coordinate VAT returns and liaise with external accountants.
• Support annual accounts and audit requirements.
• Review and improve financial processes and controls.

Skills

Management accounting

Month-end processes

Cash flow management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Michael Page (UK) is representing an SME in Saint Helens seeking an experienced Finance Manager who can own a broad financial remit and influence commercial decisions.

You will lead management accounting, month-end, cash flow forecasting, VAT and liaise with external accountants, while partnering with senior stakeholders and shaping finance processes.

This permanent, full-time position offers a chance to contribute at a strategic level and directly support the business's growth trajectory.