Finance Manager

Finance Manager Location: Haydock Permanent - Monday - Friday (37.5 hours) - Hybrid working options Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (depends on experience) + Benefits Adele Carr Recruitment working in partnership with a well-established manufacturing business based in Haydock. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the finance function, working closely with senior leadership in a varied and hands-on role. The Role Reporting to the Group Finance Controller, you'll be responsible for producing accurate and timely financial information, managing month-end reporting, supporting business decision-making and driving continuous improvements across the finance function. Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis.

Lead the year-end audit process and coordinate statutory reporting requirements.

Take responsibility for all balance sheet reconciliations and trial balance integrity.

Maintain the nominal ledger, including journals and month-end adjustments.

Support and oversee the Accounts Assistant, ensuring the smooth running of the sales and purchase ledgers.

Manage cash flow, invoice finance facilities, import loans and banking relationships.

Attend operational meetings, providing financial insight to support purchasing and business decisions.

Oversee credit control and debtor management.

Prepare payroll information for the external payroll provider.

Ensure compliance with VAT, Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) and other statutory reporting requirements.

Manage intercompany reconciliations across the Group.

Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.

Identify and implement finance process improvements, including supporting future systems development and accounting software migration.

About You

ACCA/ CIMA part or fully qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE).

Previous experience within a Finance Manager or similar senior finance level.

Experience managing a finance operation, producing management accounts independently.

Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes.

Manufacturing and stock accounting experience would be highly desirable.

Experience using Sage 50 or Sage 200 would be advantageous.

Excellent Excel skills with strong analytical ability.

Highly organised with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Apply?

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

Company pension, private healthcare, life assurance

If you're looking for your next challenge within a growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.