ACA/ACCA Qualified Finance Manager

Axon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a very well-established business based in lovely, modern offices in Rochdale, to appoint a Finance Manager. The business operates as a group and are a leading supplier within their sector, both in the UK and overseas.

We are looking for an ACA/ACCA qualified, with an Audit background, who’d like to make their first time move into industry, train and step up into the full Finance Manager role. You will eventually be responsible for all financial operations for one of the group entities, working closely with a high calibre Group FD, CEO and the wider departmental teams. You will oversee a team of 4 staff, managing and mentoring accordingly.

Salary and Benefits

Salary £50-55k DOE. 25 days holiday plus and bank holidays with extra given for long service. Out-of-town location with free parking, pension, early finishes and other perks.

What we are looking for you to do/key responsibilities

Manage a team of 4 and being number one in finance, reporting to the Group FD.

Manage various month end deadlines and the production of the management accounts for presentation to the FD and MD.

Reconcile the P&L and investigate variances, business partnering with department leads where needed.

Liaising with the Group FD on annual budgets and periodic forecasts, including weekly cash-flow updates and 13-week cashflow forecast.

Oversee group payroll.

Prepare and upload overseas intrastate and VAT returns.

Manage foreign exchange across GBP, USD, EUR and update daily cash summary.

Manage the CAPEX spend process and raising forms for approval.

Manage all banking administration and compliance

Oversee the sales and purchase ledger teams, reviewing and reconciling aged debt and assisting with queries where necessary.

Reporting before and after stock take and include a quarterly update on variances and valuations.

Mentoring the team of 4, doing appraisals and ensuring their development, safety and wellbeing.

Professional qualification and competencies

ACA/ACCA qualified from audit background and experienced in auditing manufacturing/retail business with stock experience.

Proficient Microsoft Office suite user, especially Excel.

Travel to other sites may be occasionally required from time to time.

Excellent communication, both written and verbal.

A self-motivated individual with acute attention to detail.

Excellent communication, organisation, time management and prioritisation skills.

An ability to form good working relationships both in person and by phone/e-mail.

For more information, please contact Harriett Busby at Axon Moore.