Finance Manager

Description:

Finance Manager

Wilmslow (Permanent Location) £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits Full Time | Monday to Friday | Office Based

Time Recruitment - Preferred Supplier

Time Recruitment is delighted to be working as a preferred recruitment partner on behalf of a well-established and growing specialist manufacturing and distribution business. Due to continued growth and an exciting period of change, we are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting the business's future success.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and providing meaningful financial insight to support commercial decision-making.

The Opportunity

As Finance Manager, you will lead the day-to-day finance operation, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and insightful analysis across the business. Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, you will also take responsibility for developing a small finance team and driving improvements across systems and processes.

This role offers genuine scope to influence strategic decisions and contribute to a significant period of organisational development.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Controls

Lead monthly and annual financial close processes
Produce accurate and timely management accounts, P&L reports, and balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements
Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and procedures
Support audit preparation and ongoing financial governance
Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

Take ownership of credit control performance
Manage relationships with finance and funding providers
Monitor and improve working capital performance
Oversee cash flow forecasting and reporting
Support effective management of receivables, payables, and inventory controls
Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Analysis

Prepare budgets, forecasts, and business plans
Deliver meaningful financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making
Identify opportunities for cost control, profitability improvement, and business growth
Monitor financial performance against budget and provide actionable recommendations
Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
Support a planned finance system migration project
Partner with operational, sales, and purchasing teams to provide financial guidance and insight
Promote best practice across the finance function
About You

To be successful in this position, you will ideally possess:

Fully qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
A minimum of five years' post-qualification experience
Experience within manufacturing, distribution, engineering, or similar sectors
Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
Proven ability to manage cash flow and working capital effectively
Previous team leadership experience
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookup functions
Experience with accounting and ERP systems
A track record of implementing process improvements and driving efficiencies
Personal Attributes

Commercially minded with strong business acumen
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities
Confident communicator able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
Hands-on and proactive approach
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
High attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture
Salary & Benefits

✅ £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary

✅ Company pension

✅ Statutory holiday entitlement

✅ Opportunity to lead and shape a growing finance function

✅ Involvement in major systems and process improvement projects

✅ Genuine career development opportunities

Apply

If you are an experienced Finance Manager or Management Accountant looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Time Recruitment, the preferred supplier for this appointment