Senior Finance Manager

Axon Moore; Clitheroe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance recruitment firm in Clitheroe is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and drive improvements. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000 with a flexible hybrid working arrangement. Candidates must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified and will be responsible for managing financial risks, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
• Experience in driving financial process improvements.
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet.
• Deliver timely and insightful financial analysis.
• Lead the audit process with external auditors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage and mentor junior finance team members.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Mentoring

Financial reporting

Statutory compliance

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Axon Moore are excited to be supporting a growing business in the Ribble Valley to recruit a Senior Finance Manager. This role is paying a competitive salary of up to £75,000 with a flexible hybrid working arrangement on offer.

Candidates must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.

Responsibilities include:

• Full ownership of the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
• Deliver timely and insightful financial analysis and interpretation to support business planning and performance tracking.
• Support the Finance Director in the preparation of year-end accounts and lead the audit process, liaising with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory financial reporting requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, controls, and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage and mentor junior finance team members, supporting their development and performance.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management to ensure strong financial health.
• Review and challenge departmental spending to drive cost efficiencies and identify savings opportunities.
• Assist with financial modelling for new business initiatives, investments, or product launches.
• Maintain and improve financial systems and ensure data integrity across platforms.
• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring clarity and insight for senior leadership.
• Ensure robust financial risk management practices and internal controls are in place and adhered to.
• Act as a key finance business partner to non-finance teams including Operations, Marketing, and Sales.

Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact George Oyston on [e-mail] or on 07442689756.

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• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits