Finance Manager
- £55000.00 - £65000.00 per annum
- Full Time
- Chester
- Accountancy
- 05/02/2026
- Qualified
- BBBH10104
- Finance Manager
- Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly entrepreneurial and fast-growing business, where you will have a meaningful impact on its continued success.
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a central role in delivering management accounts, financial planning, reporting, and analysis. You will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and full regulatory compliance. Your financial expertise will be instrumental in supporting strategic decision-making and maintaining the organisation's financial stability.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and present monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis.
- Oversee sales and purchase ledger activities, ensuring efficient and well-controlled processes.
- Manage cash flow forecasting and budgeting to support ongoing financial health.
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
- Deliver clear financial insights to senior management to inform growth and strategic decisions.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency.
Skills/ Experience Required
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (desirable).
- Strong experience in management accounting and cash flow forecasting.
- Excellent analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Advanced Excel skills and financial modelling experience (advantageous).
- Proficiency in accounting software and financial management systems.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to senior stakeholders.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Bonus
- Pension
- Hybrid working - 3 days office
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing organisation.
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