The Finance Manager will assist in all operational aspects of the finance function, including team management, implementing financial controls and procedures and leading on the group accounts across 3 European subsidiaries.

Client Details

The role is based in a fast growing manufacturing company located on the Wirral, who are an award winning market leader creating specialist products. The client is an ambitious company, and are looking to expand their current market share, and continue their development of the European markets. Group turnover has consistently grown over the last 10 years, with current revenue around £20m.

With a company ethos that centres around customer service, delivering premium products to market and investing product innovation, the group are forecasting continued growth over the next 3-5 years.

Working from state of the art facilities, innovation is at the heart of operations, and a candidate who strives for continues improvement to will excel in the company culture.

Investment in their people is a company priority, with good benefits, personal development and promotional opportunities available to the successful candidate.

Description

The Finance Manager will be an exciting an varied role, that will require a proactive and adaptable person. Key duties of the role will include;

• Managing & mentoring and driving the performance of the finance team
• Leading on improvements to financial controls and procedures
• Preparation of Quarterly Board reports including analysis & commentary on the financial performance to the Board of Directors
• Oversee statutory accounts
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Managing trade in foreign currency between the group's subsidiaries
• Aiding with the implementation of new ERP system
• Ad-hoc finance led projects
• First point of contact for External Auditors during annual audit
• Development and implementation of new costing models to improve profitability

Profile

The minimum requirements for the successful; candidates will be;

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience in a similar role, preferably with manufacturing experience
• Team management experience - including coaching and mentoring
• Confident communicator, with ability to business partner with non-finance directors
• Advanced Excel skills
• Organsised with the ability to delegate effectivly
• Experience on leading with process improvement
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a willing to embrace change
• Experience with SAP business one would be a benefit to the role

Job Offer

Paying up to £45,000 with flexibility - excellent benefits including health care, gym discounts and competitive pension