Finance Manager in Warrington

Ascent Recruitment is delighted to exclusively support a fantastic Wilmslow-based business in its search for a talented Finance Manager.

You will play a key role within the Group Finance team, leading the month-end process, producing high-quality management information, overseeing controls and improvements, and managing a small team.

This broad, hands-on role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and will suit either a Management Accountant ready to step up or an experienced Finance Manager seeking a new challenge.

Key Duties

• Production of monthly consolidated Group management accounts
• Full oversight of month-end close across all Group entities
• Production of Board packs and KPI reporting
• Acting as Audit Lead, managing the year-end audit process
• Production of statutory year-end accounts for Group companies
• Oversight and continuous improvement of Group financial controls and processes
• Weekly cashflow forecasting and treasury management
• Line management and development of a small team
• Delivery of ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required

Key Skills and Experience

• A proactive and confident finance professional
• Qualified or Finalist (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Possess a strong controls-focused mindset with experience driving process improvements
• Personable leader, capable of managing and developing a small team
• An excellent communicator
• Advanced Excel user with strong data handling and reporting skills

Salary and Key Benefits

• Circa £55,000
• Full study support
• Hybrid working
• 25 Days Holiday, plus Bank
• Free Parking

If you are interested, please apply now for a quick response