Finance Manager
North Manchester
£35,000 - £40,000 + bonus + bens
An excellent opportunity for a strong operationally focused accountant to join a niche, profitable manufacturing company in the North West.
Reporting to the FD you will have full responsibility for the month end accounts and all associated analysis and reporting. Managing a small team and business partnering with the operational managers you will be responsible for helping the business meet its financial targets.
Candidates can come from a variety of backgrounds including Cost Accounting, Practice (where they have dealt with broader client remits, not just audit) or other analytical Finance roles.
This is a great role for someone looking for either a step up into their first management role or make their first move into industry.
The role:
- Prepare the monthly management accounts pack, identify and challenge key variances in spend vs budget
- Provide analysis on key KPIs such as margin, waste, utilisation and throughput
- Business Partner with the operational managers to prepare and manage their budgets
- Manage 2 staff covering all transactional Finance
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors and payroll providers
- Communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial colleagues
- Challenge and improve processes, procedures and systems of work
The person:
- CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of strong organisational, planning and time management abilities
- Good team player who is resilient and enjoys a challenge