Finance Manager

FINANCE MANAGER

Runcorn

£50,000 - £60,000

We are recruiting on behalf of our well established and rapidly expanding client who are looking to onboard a Finance Manager to join the team.

Role Responsibilities:

• 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 Senior Team and Directors
• 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
  • Oversee Risk Management and Compliance, ensuring adherence to UK GAAP, IFRS, tax regulations, and industry developments while managing VAT submissions, FCA reporting, and payroll reviews
  • Identify and assess financial risks, developing strategies
  • Oversee the annual audit process to ensure efficient execution and clear communication with stakeholders
  • Implement internal controls to safeguard company assets
  • Provide financial insights and support to the executive team in decision-making processes
  • Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency
  • Present financial reports and findings to senior management and the board of directors
  • 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
  • Supervise and support internal team members and liaise with external tax, audit, and banking partners
  • Conduct performance reviews, manage absence, and address performance-related issues in collaboration with HR
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and manage the team in a fair and consistent manner

Candidate requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW part or full qualified
• Experience of ledger management and people management
• Superior technical accounting knowledge
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software packages
• Monitoring and predicting cash flows
• Producing financial reports

This is an exciting time to join the business.

Interested?? Contact Sofija – or email

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