Finance Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and experienced Finance Manager to join a dynamic team in a progressive business. This role offers the chance to lead a well-established team of management accountants, forming a key part of the Finance Management team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Finance to drive the department forward through team development and continuous improvement. This role is based in Eccles and offers a competitive salary range of £45,000 - £50,000.

What you'll do:

As a Finance Manager, you will play an integral role in leading and nurturing a team of management accountants. You will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the month-end close, driving continuous improvement across the team, and becoming a key liaison between the finance team and wider business. Your role will also involve assisting with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting, providing various reports to UK management, analysing monthly KPI reports, and ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are handled effectively. Your leadership skills will be crucial in managing the operational performance of the workflow invoicing system and assisting operational teams with accounting queries.

• Support all aspects of the month-end close, ensuring accuracy within globally set timelines
• Drive continuous improvement of working processes across the management accounts team
• Become a key liaison between the finance team and wider business
• Assist business financial controllers with annual budget and monthly forecast submissions
• Provide various reports to UK management and group reporting for head office
• Analyse monthly KPI report, providing commentary to Head of Finance
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations and complex journals are handled to a high standard
• Manage operational performance of workflow invoicing system
• Work closely with operational teams and assist with queries from an accounting perspective

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Finance Manager position will bring a wealth of experience in finance management along with excellent leadership skills. You should have strong Excel skills, effective communication abilities, and strong analytical capabilities. Your time management skills will be essential in this fast-paced environment. Being process-driven, you should be able to implement new procedures and controls effectively. Experience working with Operational Managers would be a desirable asset.

• High level of Excel skills
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Time management skills
• Process driven, able to implement new procedures and controls
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Experience working with Operational Managers desirable

What sets this company apart:

This is an opportunity to join a company that values its employees and encourages their professional growth. The company fosters a collaborative environment where everyone's input is valued, and continuous improvement is always on the agenda. They are committed to providing their employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed in their roles.

What's next:

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, don't hesitate!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates