Finance Manager

Large and fast growing services business based in the Blackburn area requires a Finance Manager. My client has an extensive network of over 100 distribution depots across the UK. With over 1,000 employees, this role is really well suited to someone who is used to working within a large organisation.

The right candidate will will be responsible for producing accurate management accounts and building strong relationships internally and externally. This position offers the opportunity to gain experience across multi-sites (100 branches), manufacturing (5 sites), web sales (3 websites), and logistics (2 sites).

The right candidate will have expertise in analysing large data sets and reconciling high transaction volumes. Proficiency in handling high-volume, complex stock and cost management and an ability to understand complex processes is also crucial in this role.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in driving process improvements for businesses with a turnover of at least £100 million across various sites, handling complex stock holdings and movements effectively.

Day to Day Duties of this role will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts for various business units within the business.
• Reconcile, analyse, and interpret large data sets, including sales, cost of sales, margin, stock, debtors, and creditors.
• Manage reconciliations of significant stock transactions and resolve any discrepancies and multiple systems and multiply physical sights.
• Manage group stock reconciliations and intercompany stock movements.
• Collaborate with different departments to communicate financial results and enhance operational efficiencies.
• Conduct in-depth margin analyses and review profit and loss statements with supporting commentary.
• Execute full balance sheet reconciliations backed by comprehensive working papers.
• Assess balance sheet items and make necessary provisions as required.
• Mentor trainee accountants in established accounting processes.
• Support the Financial Controller as needed.

The right candidate will be:

• CIMA/ACCA Qualified or qualified by relevant experience (QBE).
• Proven track record as a Management Accountant, preferably within the manufacturing sector.
• Experience in preparing management accounts for businesses with a turnover of £100 million or more.
• Proficiency in handling and analysing large data sets with strong skills in reconciling high transaction volumes.
• Capability to investigate and resolve stock reconciliation challenges effectively.
• Strong analytical skills focused on financial improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex formulas.

This role offers a motivated working environment, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work in a large and growing business.