At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver accurate financial reporting and drive continuous improvement in the finance team.
- Company: Join a dynamic food manufacturing company with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by supporting informed business decisions through robust financial insights.
- Qualifications: Experience in financial reporting and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
You'll play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement across the finance team.
- Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Support quarterly and annual shareholder reporting
- Assist the Finance Director with reporting and presentations to senior stakeholders
- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
- Provide insight to support cost control and business performance
- Partner with internal teams to improve financial understanding
- Identify and deliver process improvements across finance
You will be an experienced finance professional, either fully ACCA/ CIMA qualified or currently working towards qualification. You'll bring strong analytical skills, with a focus on data integrity, reporting accuracy, and attention to detail. A proactive problem-solver, you will be results-driven and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You'll take pride in producing high-quality, reliable financial insights and be motivated to improve processes, ensure accuracy, and support informed business decision-making through robust reporting and analysis.
Essential Qualifications
- Strong experience in month-end processes and financial reporting
- Solid technical knowledge of P&L and balance sheet management
- High attention to detail with strong analytical skills
- Proactive, organised, and able to manage competing priorities
- Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced team
Desirable Qualifications
- Background in management accounting or financial controlling
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- SME or owner-managed business experience
- SAP or Microsoft Dynamics knowledge
- Exposure to shareholder or board-level reporting
This role operates in a food manufacturing environment with regular time on the factory floor and exposure to noise, dust (grain), moving machinery, temperature variation, and manual handling activities. Flexibility is required to support shift teams, critical incidents, shutdowns, trials, and business needs.
Right to work in the UK: In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without Sincereal sponsorship.
Equal Opportunities: We work together as one team. Everyone is welcome here, and we treat each other with fairness, respect, and equality.
Finance Manager in Ellesmere Port employer: Nestlé
As a Finance Manager in our dynamic food manufacturing environment, you'll thrive in a culture that values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive atmosphere where your contributions directly impact business performance. Join us to be part of a company that prioritises employee development and fosters a collaborative spirit, ensuring you feel valued and engaged in your role.
