Finance Manager

Working with a new Client I am looking for a Finance Manager to join a well establish finance function based in Winsford. You will need to be a qualified Accountant and have previous experience in a manufacturing / workshop environment
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for a team of 3 and will be ensuring the smooth running of the core accounting activities on a day-to-day basis. Once established the successful candidate will have scope to expand their influence and responsibility to encompass the whole finance function and directly influence business performance. This is a hands-on roll where you will be directly involved in the day-to-day activities of the finance function.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Overall accountability for the sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll, balance sheet and treasury.
- Conducting month-end procedures, preparing monthly management accounts, supporting MI.
- Responsibility for year end processes, annual audit management, VAT returns and monthly PAYE.
- Preparation of the in-house monthly payroll.
- Ownership of key KPI reports.
- Process analysis, improvement, and implementation.
- Support the senior leadership team on projects and other ad hoc requirements.
About you:
- A qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong IT skills, good with data, building reports and presenting meaningful MI.
- Organised and self motivated.
- A strong team player.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Company bonus scheme.
- 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays.
- Work placed pension.
To be considered for this role, please contact Joanne Sizer @ SF Recruitment for an informal chat or send your CV via the link