Finance Manager

**YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED EXPERIENCE AND NOT REQUIRE A SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE OTHERWISE DO NOT APPLY AS YOUR APPLICATION WON’T BE PROCESSED**You must meet all the ‘essential criteria’ also for your application to be considered. Company details and job overview:Based in East Lancashire, this this diverse Not for Profit organisation are a values driven employer of choice. With head office based within easy commute from the M65 and local train stations, they are recruiting for an experienced Finance Manager to lead one of the largest divisions of the group structure. A business who have several revenue streams, and one who have benefited from recent change to leadership, they are offering a unique opportunity to be part of a focused and commercial senior leadership team. Leading the department this role shall ensure an effective accounting solution, dedicated in the production and management of statutory accounting across the group. as well as being a valued partner across the business. Salary and Enhanced Benefits include:Salary up to £68,000 p.a. plus excellent benefits. Hybrid (2 days) + flexible working, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus healthcare support and more.Your new role as Finance Manager:As Finance Manager you shall oversee the production of accurate and timely management information to stakeholders, so they are well-informed with timely financial information in relation to operations. This will be done by creating, developing, and improving existing management information to support improving the understanding of non-financial managers and the key performance indicators effecting their business.The Finance Manager you will work closely with the Operations team and improve their understanding of the financial impact of decisions. Assisting them to make informed decisions that impact of the financial performance and the wider Group. The role will lead and oversee the delivery of effective Business Partnering within your team to support the relevant areas of the business, this is to ensure financial input into planning and execution of projects is completed.The role will lead the budget process, to ensure effective monitoring and reporting in this area so the business performs as per agreed expectations. While developing and improving existing operational finance systems and processes. This will be done by ensuring they are efficient, effective, and fit for purpose for the users and your customers. The Finance Manager is responsible for relevant Balance Sheets. Ensuring adequate financial controls are in place and that all balance sheet account reconciliations are carried out in a timely manner with discrepancies being investigated and resolved you will give accurate information to all stakeholders, and we are operating within Group and legal requirementsYou and your team will support with providing assurance against all regulatory and legislative requirements including delivery of annual statutory accounts. This will include building solid relationships with our internal and external auditors to deliver strong internal controls ensuring the accuracy of our financial information. The Finance Manager and their team will ensure a Value for Money (VFM) culture is embedded and contributes to the strength of the Group. They will also deliver effective management of long-term projects; you will ensure that projects delivery on time and within budget and any variation to this is understood by the relevant managers.It is the responsibility of the Finance Manager to develop a team culture with high levels of employee engagement and motivation. This will ensure that our customers will receive the highest levels of service. The finance teams and customers are kept well-informed with timely financial information in relation to operations and the relevant implications.Experience & Qualifications Required to apply:To be considered you shall be formally qualified (ACA ACCA CIMA) and have experience operating at a senior level. With the skills and knowledge to enable the function you shall maintain a solid understanding of statutory accounting requirements in either practice or industry and have the skills to work closely with stakeholders as a true business partner. You shall be a strong communicator and able to partner with non-financial stakeholders across an organisation. Salary and reward on offer:Working in a business who value the people within, this role will benefit from a hybrid working arrangement and provide the development and support to enhance your skills. With exposure across the business you shall be working with likeminded professionals, with the opportunity to add value in this role and gain further exposure to all elements of finance and the operation. This role is being handled by Darren Cadman – Kenton Black FinanceKenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.