Finance Manager

Description:

Finance Manager

Competitive Salary | Hybrid Working | Knowsley, Liverpool

Lead. Influence. Drive Performance.

Are you a qualified accountant who enjoys looking beyond the numbers to understand what drives business performance?

At WPS, we are looking for an ambitious qualified accountant who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent leadership and commercial awareness to lead a finance team supporting our Heating & Compliance division. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage and develop a team of five finance professionals whilst acting as a key business partner to operational, commercial and support service teams

This role would suit a commercially minded accountant who thrives on challenging performance, understanding contract profitability and working closely with operational stakeholders to drive better business outcomes

The Opportunity

Managing a team of 1 Management Accountant and 4 Assistant Accountants, you'll oversee the production of monthly management accounts, ensure robust financial controls are in place and provide meaningful financial insight across a large portfolio of contracts

You'll be responsible for analysing revenue, costs, and profitability across high-volume service contracts, helping the business understand performance drivers, identify risks and capitalise on opportunities

This is not a role for someone who simply reports numbers. We're looking for a Finance Manager who can interpret financial performance, challenge assumptions and influence decision-making across the business

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, including supporting part-qualified team members through their professional development

Own the month-end process and production of accurate management accounts

Review and approve journals, reconciliations, and financial reporting prepared by the wider finance team

Monitor contract profitability, ensuring costs and revenue are accurately allocated and reported

Analyse operational and commercial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities

Business partner with operational managers, commercial teams, and support functions to drive performance improvements

Challenge revenue and cost assumptions and provide recommendations to improve profitability

Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities

Ensure strong financial controls and governance are maintained across the business

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and finance transformation projects

About You

You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA,CIMA, ACA or equivalent) who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent leadership and commercial awareness

Essential Requirements

? Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)

? Significant experience within a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, or similar leadership role

? Experience managing and developing finance teams

? Strong month-end reporting and management accounts experience

? Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills

? Experience analysing profitability, revenue, and costs within a commercial environment

? Ability to influence, challenge, and support operational decision-making

? Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

We'd Particularly Like To Hear From Candidates With Experience In

Contract-led businesses

Facilities Management

Property Services

Construction

Social Housing

Engineering or Compliance Services

High-volume service delivery environments

Part-qualified candidates nearing completion of ACCA, CIMA, or ACA studies may also be considered where supported by substantial relevant management experience

Why Join WPS?

This is an opportunity to join a growing business where finance plays a central role in commercial decision-making. You'll have genuine influence, lead an established team, work closely with senior stakeholders, and make a visible impact on business performance

Salary: Competitive

Location: Hybrid Working

Hours: Monday to Friday

Apply today if you're a commercially focused Finance Manager who enjoys developing people, partnering with stakeholders, and turning financial insight into business action

Closing date: 2nd December 2026 (may close early due to high demand)

Given the nature of this position, you will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Certain roles may also be subject to additional pre-employment checks

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