Finance Manager (Qualified) in Liverpool

Finance Manager (Qualified) in Liverpool

Liverpool Full-Time 50000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Michael Page (UK)

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a finance team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and robust controls.
  • Company: Dynamic and growing organisation with multiple entities undergoing transformation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, 30 days annual leave, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Join a supportive environment with excellent career growth potential.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a key finance role while driving process improvements.
  • Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong financial reporting and team leadership experience.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.

  • Progression and project oportunies
  • Commercial and growing organisation
  • About Our Client

We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead a key area of the finance function.

This is multi-million pound turn over business with multiple entities going through a period of change and transformation.

Whilst the role oversees operational finance activities, the primary focus is on ensuring strong accounting integrity, robust financial controls, accurate financial reporting, and the delivery of high quality financial information to support business decision making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with team leadership and process improvement.

You'll play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy of the financial records, system enhancements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and driving continuous improvements across finance processes.

Job Description

  • Leading and developing a finance transactional team responsible for delivering high quality workflow activities including cash flow management, capital activities and accounts payable ledger
  • Ensuring the completion of month end, quarter end, and year end activities.
  • Owning key balance sheet reconciliations and overseeing the integrity of the general ledger.
  • Strengthening financial controls and ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
  • Reviewing financial data, identifying risks, and driving corrective actions where required.
  • Supporting external and internal audit processes and acting as a key contact for financial control matters.
  • Partnering with stakeholders across the business to improve financial understanding and support effective decision-making.
  • Driving process improvements, standardisation, and automation to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
  • Supporting wider finance transformation initiatives including system upgrades and continuous improvement programmes.
  • The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Manager should have

  • A professional accounting qualification (e. g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
  • Strong accounting background with experience in financial reporting, financial control, or operational accounting environments.
  • A solid understanding of balance sheet management, reconciliations, month-end processes, and statutory accounting principles.
  • Experience leading and developing finance teams.
  • A proactive approach to improving processes, controls, and ways of working.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate financial matters clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
  • Experience working for a multi -subsidiary organisation
  • What's on Offer
  • A competitive ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 dependent on the level of experience.
  • A permanent position within opportunities for professional development
  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme (circa 14%)
  • 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays plus discretionary days
  • Opportunity to buy/sell holidays
  • Hybrid working 2- 3 days per week in the office
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Finance Manager (Qualified) in Liverpool employer: Michael Page (UK)

Join a well-established, mid-sized professional services firm in Cheltenham that prioritises employee growth and development. With a supportive and collaborative work culture, you will benefit from a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your well-being. This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Manager to thrive in a dynamic environment while making a meaningful impact on clients' financial needs.

Michael Page (UK)

Contact Details:

Michael Page (UK) Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Finance Manager (Qualified) in Liverpool

Professional Accounting Qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
Financial Reporting
Financial Control
Operational Accounting
Balance Sheet Management
Reconciliations
Month-End Processes