Finance Manager

Trafford Permanent View Job Description
This Finance Manager position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a leading organisation in the industrial and manufacturing industry. Reporting to the UK Finance Director, this broad role involves hands-on management of financial processes and supporting key business decisions.
  • Growing Manufacturing business.
  • Broad role, reporting up the the FD.

About Our Client

This role site within the UK entity of a large industrial business that provides specialised products and services to support manufacturing processes. It operates globally and works with companies across a wide range of industries.

Job Description

  • Support the UK Finance Director with reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts and P&L forecasts
  • Perform month-end duties including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Oversee statutory accounts, annual tax returns, VAT returns, and audit support
  • Ensure compliance with statutory accounting and tax obligations
  • Manage payroll calculation, administration, and submissions
  • Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, expenses, and reconciliations
  • Produce ad-hoc financial analysis to aid business decisions
  • Act as a proactive business partner across sales, marketing, HR, and IT functions
  • Manage and develop two direct reports.

The Successful Applicant

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified accountant
  • Strong management accounting and balance sheet experience
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office.
  • Financial Accounting, audit and payroll experience is preferable

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • 4% employer pension contribution.
  • 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays
  • A half-day holiday on Christmas Eve.
  • Access to a Medicash scheme.
  • Hybrid working model & flexible arrangements.



Contact
Charley Owen
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6998201
Phone number
+441618286212

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Trafford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Charley Owen
Consultant phone
+441618286212
Job reference
JN-042026-6998201