Average Finance Director salary in Chester

Palatine Talent are excited to be exclusively representing a prestigious organisation based in Chester. Due to company grown and new contracts; they are looking for an Dynamic Finance Analyst who would love to grow and develop in this evolving finance team.This role comes with a host of great benefits including a Salary Package of up to circa £45k, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (Holidays increase with Tenure & you can buy an additional 10 days) , Hybrid 2/3 days working from home /Flexible Working hours and much more!Reporting directly into an impressive and personable Commercial Finance Director; the successful Finance Analyst will be a Part Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or AAT Qualified/ studier and possess excellent Excel skills and an analytical mindset. You will possess a communication style that can business partner Operational teams and ideally have a good understanding of Power Bi. You will act as the FD’s number two and learn to become a Finance Business Partner within the organisation. Responsibilities Include:-Support in driving commercial strategy, including pricing, margin improvement, and cost optimization initiatives.Assist in the development of robust financial models to support pricing strategies.Extract & analyse data from ERP and reporting systems to identify trends and opportunities.Support the wider finance team with new projects and system implementations.Other Ad Hoc tasks as is required by a dynamic finance teamIf you are a Part Qualified accountant that wants to develop into a Commercial Finance Business Partner then apply now! PALATINE TALENT Ltd - Northwest based with UK wide coverage, Palatine Talent supports the recruitment needs of companies from Owner Managed Businesses/SMES to UK divisions of large multinationals and FTSEs. We recruit across disciplines including (but not exclusive to) Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Commercial, Health & Safety, Procurement and Supply Chain. Passionate about making a difference for all the businesses and professionals we work with, our mission statement is “Empowering Meaningful Progression” - and we achieve this through providing companies with professionals who'll add real value, and through presenting the very best career opportunities to our candidate network.

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing manufacturing company based in Deeside to recruit a Regional Finance Manager. Reporting to the Finance Director you will be responsible for; monthly management accounts, year-end statutory accounts and managing a small team, as well as process improvement and other projects.Duties & Responsibilities:Budget and forecasting - provide analytical advice in the preparation of budgets to support operations and site objectives.Assist in the rollout of new systems and automation processes, contributing to process standardisation and digital acceleration.Prepare periodic analyses and reports with attention to completeness, accuracy, and timeliness, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.Performs monthly reconciliations and ensure balance sheet integrity, quality, and risk mitigation.Lead month-end and year-end close processes, delivering timely and accurate reporting.Ensures accounting entries comply with group policies and IFRS/ UK GAAP, monitor accruals and provisions, investigate discrepancies, and resolves issues.Manage audit preparation and act as the primary contact for internal and external auditors.Ensure compliance with local tax laws, VAT or GST requirements, and statutory deadlines.Oversee the Credit Control function.Skills required:CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified.Experienced in year year-end statutory accounts and monthly management accountingStrong systems skills including ERP and ExcelHigh level of attention to detail Competitive Salary and benefits package including:Flexible and hybrid working.25 days holiday increasing with service.Health care and death in service plans.PensionFree parking on site.

Michael Page are working exclusively with a well-established, privately owned manufacturing business based in Flintshire, who are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function.Client DetailsThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on, all-round role and wants to be embedded in the day-to-day running of a business. Reporting directly into senior leadership (non-finance), you'll play a key role in ensuring financial control, supporting decision-making, and improving processes across the function for a great business based in Flintshire. DescriptionThe key responsibilities of the Finance Manager include:Full responsibility for day-to-day finance operationsProduction of monthly management accountsManaging purchase & sales ledger, including invoicing and paymentsPayroll processing (weekly/monthly)Bank reconciliations and cashflow monitoringPreparation and submission of VAT returnsSupporting year-end and audit processesHandling foreign exchange transactions where requiredOpportunity to review and improve existing processes and systemsProfileThe successful Finance Manager should be:Experienced in a well-rounded finance role (ideally within manufacturing or SME environment)Comfortable managing the full finance function independentlyStrong working knowledge of Sage 50 and ExcelConfident producing management accounts and handling VATOrganised, reliable, and detail-focusedJob OfferOur client will offer you:Competitive salary up to £50kPA DOEPermanent position located in Deeside.Early finish on Fridays to promote work-life balance.Opportunity to work within a small-sized organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector.Flexible working hours (Monday-Friday)Company pension & bonusOn-site parking