Senior Finance Manager in Burnley

• Senior Finance Manager
• Permanent
• Burnley

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Manager to join a rapidly growing, private equity-backed organisation in Burnley.

As the business enters its next stage of expansion, significant investment is being made across the finance function.

Reporting to the Group Finance Director and working closely with the CFO, you will take ownership of the finance function.

This is a broad, commercially focused role where you'll have the opportunity to improve financial reporting, strengthen controls, drive efficiencies and provide valuable insight to the operational leadership team, with excellent progression and development opportunities.

You will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day finance activities of the division, ensuring high-quality reporting, effective controls and strong financial support to the wider business.

Operating within a fast-moving, sales-focused environment, you'll combine strong technical finance skills with a commercial mindset.

You'll work closely with senior operational stakeholders, challenge where appropriate and use financial information to help shape business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full month-end and management accounts process.
• Prepare flash reporting and provide timely updates to senior management.
• Complete journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Act as the key finance business partner for operational stakeholders.
• Provide commercial analysis and insight to support business performance.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts and ongoing financial planning.
• Coordinate audit requirements and prepare supporting schedules.
• Review and approve supplier payment runs.
• Oversee payroll activities and ensure processes are completed accurately.
• Lead and support the local finance team, maintaining effective day-to-day operations.
• Enhance management information and reporting in line with business needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and efficiencies.
• Develop strong working relationships with finance teams across the wider Group.
• The ideal candidate will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

We're looking for a proactive and commercially aware finance professional who is comfortable operating in a high-growth environment.

You'll be confident dealing with senior stakeholders, able to influence and challenge effectively, and equally comfortable getting involved in the detail when required.

The ability to combine strong financial control with commercial thinking will be key to your success.

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or be QBE.
• Strong experience delivering end-to-end management accounts.
• Proven month-end and financial reporting experience.
• Good technical knowledge of journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Advanced or strong Excel skills.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or a similar ERP system.
• Previous experience managing, mentoring or supervising a finance team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A hands-on, solutions-focused and commercially minded approach.

In return, you will receive

• Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office
• 25 days' annual leave plus Christmas shutdown
• Free onsite parking
• Exposure to an experienced and supportive executive leadership team.
• The opportunity to play a key role in finance transformation.
• Genuine progression opportunities towards Financial Controller.

If you are interested in this role, please click apply now and I will be in touch if your application has been successful!

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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