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Finance Manager

Wirral Permanent £75,000 - £95,000 per year View Job Description
This newly created Finance Manager (No 1 UK role) postion will lead the setup of a cross-border finance function for a fast paced, high growth manufacturing business operating in the UK and France. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role involves building standalone reporting, controlling, and accounting systems.
  • Shape a new cross-border finance function from the ground up
  • Lead transformation in a fast paced, high-growth business

About Our Client

The client is a newly carved-out, standalone business in the manufacturing sector, previously part of a larger group. With production sites in both the UK and across Europe, the company is undergoing a strategic transformation-building its own cross-border leadership team, systems, and culture. The leadership is entrepreneurial, agile, and focused on scaling operations independently, with a strong emphasis on cultural integration and operational excellence.

Job Description

  • Build and lead a standalone finance function across UK and France
  • Oversee financial reporting, controlling, and cash/inventory management across both sites
  • Manage external accounting partners and coordinate with local finance teams
  • Support ERP transition from SAP to Microsoft Dynamics and lead finance-related IT strategy
  • Ensure compliance with UK GAAP (and ideally French standards) and deliver consolidated financial reporting to shareholders
  • Contribute to strategic planning as part of a cross-border leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong understanding of balance sheets, UK GAAP (French accounting knowledge a plus)
  • Experience in building finance functions or working in carve-out scenarios
  • Fluent French is highly desirable due to local documentation and team interaction
  • Manufacturing experience is helpful but not essential
  • Willingness to travel occasionally and work on-site regularly

What's on Offer

  • Flexible salary for the right person
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Opportunity to join a fast paced & growing business at the start of their new journey
Contact
Sophie Herring
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6857149
Phone number
+44 151 255 3759

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wirral
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sophie Herring
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3759
Job reference
JN-102025-6857149