Senior Finance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global brand seeks a Senior Finance Manager based in Liverpool. This pivotal role requires a fully qualified accountant experienced in management and statutory accounting, possessing exceptional Excel skills. You'll provide crucial financial insights, manage reports, and collaborate with teams to enhance financial operations and processes.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with management and statutory accounting experience.
• Strong command of advanced Excel functions including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience in retail or consumer goods finance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Lead month-end close process and produce VAT returns.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial controls and reporting systems.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Collaboration

Education

ACCA, ACA, or CIMA

Job description

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Are you a technically strong, qualified accountant with hands-on experience producing both management and statutory accounts in a fast-paced consumer or retail environment?

Do you have exceptional Excel skills and a track record of using data to drive insight and improve reporting accuracy?

Have you led and developed finance team members while acting as a credible business partner to senior stakeholders across the business?

MacGregor Black is currently partnering with an iconic global brand to find a Senior Finance Manager. This is a full-time on-site role based in the United Kingdom.

As Senior Finance Manager, you will act as the Finance Director’s right hand, a true number two, playing a pivotal role in leading the delivery of both management and statutory accounts. You will take ownership of producing timely, accurate, and relevant financial reporting that supports decision-making across the business and ensures compliance with external requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of monthly management accounts, including accurate reconciliation of financial statements.
• Post a variety of key journals such as CO-OP contributions, marketing accruals, import price variances, and inventory adjustments.
• Lead the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Produce detailed VNP (Value and Profitability) reports across product divisions, non-product overheads, and the overall business.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, and Intrastat declarations in compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Maintain robust prepayment and accrual schedules to support clean balance sheet reporting.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting cycle, including system uploads to the ERP platform.
• Deliver income statements for retail store operations and provide financial reporting to service departments.
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement by simplifying and enhancing existing financial controls, processes, and reporting systems.
• Coordinate and manage statutory audits and corporate tax compliance in partnership with external auditors.
• Build strong working relationships across departments and contribute proactively to cross-functional collaboration.
• Provide ad hoc financial support and insights as required, contributing to strategic and operational projects.

What We're Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) with a solid grounding in both management and statutory accounting.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, with strong command of Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF(S), INDEX MATCH, and SUMPRODUCT functions.
• High attention to detail and a natural drive to identify and implement process improvements.
• Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong analytical thinker with sound problem-solving capabilities and a logical mindset.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a hands-on approach and strong sense of ownership.
• Collaborative team player who contributes to wider team goals and fosters a supportive working environment.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal, able to engage effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and third parties.
• Demonstrable experience in retail or consumer goods finance, ideally within a management accounts or commercial finance team.
• Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders, adding value through clear financial insight.
• Committed to personal and professional development with a growth mindset.
• Able to translate complex financial data into actionable insight for non-finance stakeholders, building trust and alignment across the business.
• Experience leading and developing team members, with the ability to motivate and mentor effectively.

Please contact Fraser Graham for more information.