Senior Finance Manager

Robert Walters UK; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead a dynamic finance team in Greater Manchester. This role promises an exciting opportunity to oversee management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes within a rapidly growing organization. You'll be at the forefront of driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with financial regulations while fostering a collaborative environment. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on work-life balance, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Benefits

Flexible Working Opportunities

Training Opportunities

Professional Development Support

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong team management experience.
• Proven knowledge of management accounting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the production of management and financial accounts.
• Drive improvements to processes and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Management Accounting

Team Management

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join their high calibre team in Manchester. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and acquisitive organisation, where you will oversee the team responsible for shaping the monthly management reporting, budgeting & forecasting processes. You will have the chance to work as part of a progressive, social team, committed to fostering a high calibre environment and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

You will enjoy a varied role which will see you managing, coaching and developing a high performing finance team, ensuring the accurate and timely production of management accounts and reporting in accordance with internal & group reporting deadlines; overseeing reconciliations and providing budgets, forecasts and the provision of financial insights. You’ll drive improvements to processes and systems, building strong working relationships across the business and wider Group.

Senior Finance Manager Responsibilities:

As a Financial Reporting Manager, you will take charge of managing and overseeing the monthly reporting process. Your role will involve ensuring compliance with all relevant financial regulations, developing effective reporting strategies, and overseeing the preparation of accurate management accounts for senior management. You will also collaborate with other departments to gather necessary financial data and identify areas for improvement in the reporting process. This role requires a dependable individual who can effectively manage multiple tasks.

• Manage, coach and develop a high calibre team
• Manage and oversee the production of management and financial accounting
• Production of annual budgets and periodic forecasts within agreed deadlines
• Challenging management assumptions and providing insight
• Drive improvements to processes and systems
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards
• Collaborate with other departments across the business

The Successful Individual:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong team management & development experience
• Strong knowledge of management accounting
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating with various departments
• Ability to oversee the production of accurate financial reports
• Strong analytical skills for identifying areas of improvement
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of compliance

What sets this company apart:

This company has doubled in size over the past three years, both through organic & acquisitional means. They believe in providing their employees with flexible working opportunities along with development & challenge to progress. Additionally, they offer numerous training opportunities to support their employees' professional growth. Their dedication to these values has resulted in a highly motivated team that consistently delivers exceptional results.

At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Finance Manager

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Greater Manchester

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Job Reference: X4P6AH-40DF63BD

Date posted: 15 April 2025

Consultant: Jonathan Kerr

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