Finance Manager

Finance Manager

£50,000 - £60,000 (dependant on experience)

Wilmslow

Well established SME in the project engineering sector with a turnover of £10 million and ambitious plans for expansion are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the team.

If you’re a qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACCA professional with a proven track record in financial management in an SME, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success.

Responsibilities

• Monthly Management Accounts: Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: create annual budgets and provide ongoing financial forecasts.
• Year-End Accounts: Coordinate year-end financial audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Cash Management: Monitor cash flow, optimise working capital, and manage liquidity.
• Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements and maintain accurate records.
• Project Accounting: Work closely with project managers to track project costs, analyse variances, and ensure financial alignment.
• Supervision: Lead a small finance team, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance management.
• Work closely with Project Directors and Managers/colleagues: provide financial management and accounting for the business on a project-by-project basis
• Management and ongoing development of the in-house CRM system

Skills and Experience

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Sage and advanced excel
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager role with strong financial reporting experience in an SME in the UK ideally in manufacturing/engineering
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• First class communication skills and leadership ability
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of financial regulations and accounting standards