FINANCE MANAGER

Get Recruited Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Job description

FINANCE MANAGER

MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE

UP TO £60,000 + BENEFITS + BONUS

1ST STAGE INTERVIEWS 27th, 28th and 31st March 2025 VIA VIDEO

THE COMPANY:

We're proud to be partnering with a fast-growing business that is set to grow from £14m to c. £25m Turnover in the next 24 months. As a result, they're now seeking an experienced Management Accountant or Finance Manager to join the business in a hands-on role.

Reporting to a Part Time Finance Director, you'll join the business as Finance Manager / Management Accountant, taking responsibility for leading two administrators who will handle transactional invoicing tasks, whilst you focus on Management Accounts, Cashflow Management, Balance Sheet / P&L Management, Budgeting, forecasting, MI Analysis, Credit Control (low volume/high value), Payroll, implementing modernised automated processes and producing MI Driven Financial insights.

This is a great role to undertake a progressive position in a forward-thinking, fast-paced business where you can advance your career.

THE FINANCE MANAGER / MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT ROLE:

• Reporting to a Fractional/Part Time External FD and to the Owners of the firm, you'll be responsible for the hands-on management of the finance function.
• Leading two administrators to undertake transactional invoicing tasks.
• Month-end reporting and ownership of budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, budgets, and forecast models.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic business decisions.
• Analysis of balance sheet and profit & loss statements.
• Monitor cash flow, reconcile accounts, and maintain financial records.
• Credit control and payment runs.
• VAT returns and liaise with payroll bureau.
• Develop and maintain financial performance dashboards and reporting mechanisms.
• Automate and develop the transaction side of the accounts.
• Integrate Sales Orders, Sales Change Orders, and Project Budget process between accounts and project management team.
• Assist in cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses and special projects as required.
• Provide actionable financial insights to senior management.

THE PERSON:

• Ideally ACCA, CIMA or ACA Qualified; however, exceptional Qualified By Experience/QBE Candidates will be considered.
• Current experience at Finance Manager or Management Accountant level.
• Must have current experience of producing Management Accounts and Financial Analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting tools skills.
• Ideally with knowledge of Sage 50.
• Any experience of ISO90001 & ISO27001 would be an advantage.

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV for the Finance Manager / Management Accountant via the advert for immediate consideration.