Are you a finance professional looking for a dynamic role with flexibility and an opportunity to make an impact in a thriving manufacturing company? We're seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our client's team in Liverpool. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the flexibility to balance work and life effectively.

Client Details

As Finance Manager, you will oversee all aspects of financial planning, reporting, and analysis within our client's fast-paced manufacturing environment. Your key responsibilities will include budget forecasting, managing cost controls, and providing actionable insights to support strategic business decisions.

Description

A Finance Manager duties include:

Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop annual budgets, forecast future financial performance, and analyse trends to guide strategic decision-making.
Cost Management: Monitor and control production and operational costs to ensure profitability and efficiency, particularly focusing on cost-saving initiatives.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee the budget preparation process, track performance against the budget, and adjust forecasts as needed based on changing conditions.
Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, reports, and performance analysis for internal stakeholders and regulatory compliance.
Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow to ensure the company has sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs and financial obligations.
Inventory & Asset Management: Oversee the valuation of inventory and fixed assets, and implement policies to optimise inventory turnover and reduce obsolescence costs.
Risk Management: Identify financial risks, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with departments like procurement, production, and sales to align financial objectives and support operational goals.
Team Leadership: Lead and develop finance team members, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and resources to support the organisation's financial strategy.
Process Improvement: Identify areas for process optimisation within finance and accounting functions, implementing solutions to streamline workflows.

Profile

The successful candidate will have the following:

Experience in Manufacturing Finance: The candidate should have a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, cost accounting, and inventory management, ideally gained through experience in a similar role.
Strong Financial Acumen: They will have a proven ability to manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, with excellent knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
Analytical and Strategic Thinking: A successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, using data-driven analysis to support cost-saving initiatives, financial planning, and long-term growth strategies.
Leadership Skills: Experience managing a finance team or collaborating across departments will be essential, as they will lead financial operations and engage with various stakeholders.
Excellent Communication: They should be able to clearly convey financial insights and recommendations to both finance and non-finance personnel, fostering cross-departmental collaboration and alignment.
Adaptability and Flexibility: The candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and be comfortable adapting to shifting priorities, leveraging their skills to support continuous improvement.
Qualifications: Ideally, they will hold a degree in finance or accounting and be studying towards becoming a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with several years of relevant experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector

Job Offer

For the successful Finance Manager candidate, the following benefits package and incentives are typically on offer:

Competitive Salary:
Flexible Working Options:
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Generous Pension Scheme:
Annual Bonus Structure:
Professional Development and Training:
Employee Discounts and Perks: