At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop the finance team while managing day-to-day operations and financial reporting.
- Company: Join a dynamic, family-owned chemical manufacturer with a friendly culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, life insurance, and a discretionary bonus.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing company while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance management and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Term: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: On-site
Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday
Description of the role: Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Finance Manager to support the Finance Director in leading and developing our finance function. This is a key role, responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance team and ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and strong commercial support across the business. We're looking for a hands-on individual who enjoys developing people, improving processes, solving problems, and helping the business make informed decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, support, and develop the finance team.
- Manage day-to-day finance operations.
- Accurate and timely reporting, reconciliations, and ledger management.
- Prepare management accounts, forecasts, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis.
- Manage debtors, creditors, credit control, and payment processes.
- Work with operational teams to improve stock management, margins, and profitability.
- Identify and implement process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with VAT, HMRC, audit, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Support year-end, external audits, and deputise for the FD when required.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar role within an SME manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience leading and developing finance teams.
- Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong Excel skills and experience using financial accounting software, ideally Sage.
- Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.
- Experience of process improvement and intercompany accounting.
Desired Experience:
- Knowledge of US accounting requirements would be advantageous.
Qualifications:
- AAT qualified, part-qualified or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent finance experience.
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Benefits:
- Eligible for a discretionary bonus of up to 10%, linked to agreed KPIs and performance targets
- Generous company pension
- Minimum 31 days' holiday (including bank holidays)
- Life insurance
- Enhanced maternity/paternity
- Free onsite parking
- Friendly place to work
- Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance
About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited: ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours and Living Wage Employer.
Finance Manager in Runcorn employer: ReAgent Chemicals
ReAgent Chemical Services Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills. With a commitment to open communication, generous benefits including a discretionary bonus, extensive holiday allowance, and long-term service perks, ReAgent fosters a culture that prioritises employee well-being and satisfaction. Located in a dynamic manufacturing setting, this role as Finance Manager not only provides the opportunity to lead a talented finance team but also to contribute to meaningful improvements within the business.
