Finance Manager

Description:

Finance Manager
Liverpool / Knowsley
Salary £40,000 to £50,000 per annum
An Exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join a business within the Manufacturing sector that sells their products via a variety of channels including Retail, Wholesale and Industrial. This business is a genuine leader within their sector and offers a fun, dynamic and interesting workplace.
The Opportunity
The Finance Manager will support the Finance Director and assist with a wide range of duties including statutory and management reporting including year-end, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Duties of the role will include:
* Assist with the production of Month end accounts and Quarterly forecasts, offering insight and analysis and prepare/submit quarterly HMRC VAT returns.
* Oversee monthly payment runs and perform reconciliations to ensure accounts are kept up to date.
* Preparation of forecasts & budgets and reporting monthly on variances.
* Oversee Accounts Payable, Credit Control and Debtor Analysis, ensuring the team are following correct procedures in line with company policies.
* Manage cash flow, including forecasting cash requirements, monitoring liquidity, and optimizing cash utilization to support ongoing operations and investment activities.
* Evaluate and enhance financial systems and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness in financial reporting and analysis.
* As the business is going through a period of transition, the Finance Manager may also support the Finance Director on strategic plans and projects.
* The Finance Manager will support Departmental Heads with financial and sales analysis including gross margin and overhead analysis.
* Work closely with the Finance Director on Monthly management accounting tasks including stock reconciliation and reporting, prepayments and accruals and cash flow forecasting.
* Assist the Finance Director with preparation of consolidated interim and year-end financial statements.
The Person:
* 3+ years relevant Finance experience and possibly qualified although not essential (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
* Proven experience in a Finance Manager role, possibly in the Manufacturing sector.
* Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting requirements.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Proficiency in financial management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
* Able to manage and motivate a small team.
* Office based – Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
This role is commutable from: This role is commutable from: Liverpool, Huyton, Whiston, Aintree, Kirkby, St Helens, Warrington, Knowsley, Haydock, Salford, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Prescot, Widnes, Up Holland, Orrell, Leigh, Wigan. Ref: 3514