Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Runcorn, Cheshire
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (early Friday finish)
Working Pattern: Office-based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and hands on Finance Manager to join a well-established and growing business based in Runcorn.

Reporting to the Financial Controller this is a varied, hands-on role combining the management and development of a finance team with responsibility for monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and overseeing day-to-day finance operations.

We are looking for a part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA) with strong management accounts experience, proven team leadership skills and a proactive, commercially focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and mentor the finance team, supporting their development and ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Take ownership of the preparation, review and delivery of accurate monthly management accounts, including month-end processes.
• Prepare and manage budgets, financial forecasts, cash flow projections and variance analysis.
• Provide meaningful financial information, KPI reporting and commercial insight to support business decisions.
• Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, banking and reconciliations.
• Maintain robust financial controls, processes and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate the annual external audit process, acting as the main point of contact for external auditors.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, providing financial support and analysis to improve business performance.

Key Requirements

• Part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• Proven experience managing, mentoring and developing a finance team.
• Strong hands-on finance experience, including preparing and managing monthly management accounts.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and variance analysis.
• Experience overseeing transactional finance and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Excellent Excel, analytical and communication skills.
• A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

What's Next?
If you're an experienced Finance Manager looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.