Finance Manager

Part-Qualified Finance Manager

Carrington - Hybrid (4 days in office/1 day per week from home)

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE) + Study Support + Bonus

Dynamic and growing manufacturing company based in Carrington, Manchester are looking for a talented and motivated Part-Qualified Finance Manager with experience in Manufacturing or Logistics to join the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management Accounts: Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, including month-end processes.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with department heads to create budgets and forecasts.
• Variance Analysis: Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a small finance team.
• P&L Management: Monitor and manage profit and loss statements.
• Analysis of variance and recommendations against budget Vs actual
• People Management responsibility of administrators and operational staff in partnership with Depot Manager to include managing performance,  quality of work, appraisals,  payroll and all HR issues.   
• Stakeholder management.
• Identify areas of improvement and suggest continuous improvements
• Report on commercial financial data as per the requirements of the business area. 
• Working with all internal systems to include SAP, PRIMSA and Webcycle 
• Assist external and internal auditors during periodic audits

Requirements:

• Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing or logistics business is essential 
• Strong knowledge of management accounting principles.
• Some team management experience is preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills