Finance Manager

Macclesfield- flexible/ hybrid working

Salary: circa £38,000- £45,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Management Accountant or Finance Manager looking for a hands on role within a dynamic business? We are recruiting for an innovative SME, part of a successful international group, seeking a skilled accountant to support their UK operations based in Macclesfield.

In this position you will play a key role in financial planning, reporting and analysis, ensuring the continued success of the business. Working closely with the leadership team and the wider international group, your responsibilities will include:

End to end production of monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting pack to strict deadlines
Produce a monthly P&L with variance analysis & commentary
All balance sheet reconciliations
Journals - accruals, prepayments, depreciation
Financial analysis - producing a wide range of reports as part of the monthly & quarterly reporting pack sent to the parent company
Sales business partnering - producing weekly & fortnightly sales reports for overseas staff to monitor performance against budget
Manage & forecast cash flow (3 currencies GBP Euro & USD)
Oversee & check payroll
Check & authorise supplier payment run and any ad hoc payments
Budgeting & forecasting - producing the company's annual budget & rolling sales forecast throughout the year
Liaise with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate audits
Management & development of a small accounts team

Skills/ attributes:

Qualified / part qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or strong QBE candidates considered
2+ years in a similar management accounting role
Strong technical accounting skills - strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and management accounting
Strong Excel skills essential
SME experience and the ability to be hands on in a varied role
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders
Experience in a multi-currency / international group environment would be an advantage
Manufacturing experiance is highly desirable

If you're a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant, looking for a rewarding role, please send a copy of your CV for immediate consideration.