As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the financial wellbeing of the organisation, providing data-driven insights for strategic decision-making, and maintaining financial compliance. You will serve as a bridge between finance and other departments, helping the company achieve its financial objectives while managing risk and ensuring financial stability.

Client Details

Our clients are experts in electrician services for clients across the Northwest of England and in North Wales.

Description

Prepare and review financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Prepare month and year-end management accounts, ensuring a detailed analysis with both forward-looking and retrospective insights, including accruals, depreciation, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Maintain accurate financial records and oversee financial systems, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded while identifying opportunities for improvement.
Ensure compliance with UK GAAP or IFRS and monitor regulatory developments.
Manage financial planning, budgeting, and re-forecasting processes in collaboration with the FD.
Produce monthly accounts in a timely manner, providing clear and relevant analysis and narrative.
Analyse financial performance, variances, and KPIs to support strategic decision-making and provide insights to the Managing Director.
Deliver sales margin analysis, stock valuation, and credit control.
Establish management reports, including P&L, balance sheet, inventory, work in progress, and project cost-to-complete.
Manage the income reconciliation process, ensuring all recognised income is received and accounted for.
Ensure ledgers reflect accurate cost analysis.
Manage cash flow, forecasts, and budgets while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
Ensure sufficient funds are available for daily operations.
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
Optimise working capital and minimise liquidity risks.
Lead, mentor, and guide accounting team members to foster a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Finance team, ensuring tasks are assigned and completed within specific timeframes.

Profile

Experience of ledger management and reconciliations.
People management experience with the ability to lead and motivate people.
Superior technical accounting knowledge.
Excellent skills in providing and interpreting financial information.
The ability to analyse change and advise stakeholders accordingly.
Confidence in analysing competitors and market trends.
Experience in conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
The ability to produce accurate financial reports to specific deadlines.
The ability to monitor and interpret cash flows and predict future trends.
The ability to build, manage and maintain budgets.
The ability to use main accounting and office software packages competently such as Sage, Microsoft Excel, and Word.

Job Offer

Permanent full time position
Study support towards CIMA ACCA
37.5 hour working week
25 days holidays plus BH
One day home working - office based in Runcorn