Finance Manager

Adele Carr Recruitment working in partnership with a well-established manufacturing business based in Haydock. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the finance function, working closely with senior leadership in a varied and hands-on role.

Reporting to the Group Finance Controller, you'll be responsible for producing accurate and timely financial information, managing month-end reporting, supporting business decision-making and driving continuous improvements across the finance function.

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• Prepare monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis.
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• Lead the year-end audit process and coordinate statutory reporting requirements.
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• Take responsibility for all balance sheet reconciliations and trial balance integrity.
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• Maintain the nominal ledger, including journals and month-end adjustments.
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• Support and oversee the Accounts Assistant, ensuring the smooth running of the sales and purchase ledgers.
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• Manage cash flow, invoice finance facilities, import loans and banking relationships.
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• Attend operational meetings, providing financial insight to support purchasing and business decisions.
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• Oversee credit control and debtor management.
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• Prepare payroll information for the external payroll provider.
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• Ensure compliance with VAT, Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) and other statutory reporting requirements.
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• Manage intercompany reconciliations across the Group.
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• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
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• Identify and implement finance process improvements, including supporting future systems development and accounting software migration.
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• ACCA/ CIMA part or fully qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE).
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• Previous experience within a Finance Manager or similar senior finance level.
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• Experience managing a finance operation, producing management accounts independently.
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• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes.
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• Manufacturing and stock accounting experience would be highly desirable.
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• Experience using Sage 50 or Sage 200 would be advantageous.
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• Excellent Excel skills with strong analytical ability.
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• Highly organised with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
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• Company pension, private healthcare, life assurance
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• If you're looking for your next challenge within a growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.
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