At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead external audits and ensure top-notch financial reporting standards.
- Company: Join an international PE-backed FMCG group with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary up to £75k, flexible hybrid working, and great benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working with a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: ACA-qualified with strong technical accounting skills and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are looking for a highly organised and technically skilled Finance Manager to lead our external audit process and ensure the highest standards of financial reporting. This is a pivotal role within our finance team, ideal for an ACA-qualified professional with strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and a disciplined, deadline-driven approach. You will play a key part in safeguarding reporting integrity and driving excellence across our financial operations.
Audit & Compliance
- External audit ownership - Lead the full annual audit cycle from planning through completion.
- Audit schedule preparation - Prepare and review all supporting schedules with a focus on accuracy and completeness.
- Timeline management - Drive audit timelines, proactively managing deliverables to meet all deadlines.
- Query resolution - Address audit queries promptly and effectively to maintain momentum.
Financial Reporting
- Statutory accounts oversight - Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts in line with IFRS/UK GAAP.
- Technical reporting quality - Ensure financial statements are technically robust and compliant.
- Complex accounting review - Review and advise on complex accounting treatments across the business.
- Policy development - Maintain and enhance accounting policies, ensuring consistency and best practice.
Technical Accounting
- Accounting expertise - Provide guidance on complex accounting matters, including new standards and regulatory changes.
- Standard implementation - Lead the adoption and integration of new accounting standards where required.
- Regulatory compliance - Ensure full compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting obligations.
- Financial control framework - Establish and maintain strong internal financial controls.
- Process improvement - Identify and deliver enhancements to finance processes and workflows.
- Year-round audit readiness - Maintain a continuous state of audit readiness, not just at year-end.
Senior leadership collaboration
- Partner closely with senior finance leaders and wider business stakeholders.
- Clear financial communication - Present complex financial information in a clear, concise, and accessible manner.
- Relationship building - Develop strong, trusted relationships with internal teams and external advisors.
A fantastic opportunity to work within a collaborative team environment, offering flexible hybrid working and a competitive salary of up to £75k plus benefits.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Georgia Wilson at Hays Manchester now.
Senior Finance Manager - Financial Accounts in Manchester employer: Hays
Join an international PE-backed FMCG group in Manchester, where you will thrive in a collaborative team environment that values flexibility and professional growth. With a competitive salary of up to £75k plus benefits, this role offers the chance to lead critical financial operations while ensuring compliance and excellence in reporting. Embrace the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic setting that prioritises employee development and fosters strong relationships across the business.
