An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Finance Manager to join a dynamic team in Salford. This role offers an attractive salary and the chance to lead a well-established team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the department forward through continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your leadership skills, commercial acumen, and passion for process improvement in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
- Lead a well-established team of management accountants
- Drive continuous improvement within the finance department
- Drive the business forward commercially
- Attractive salary range of £45,000 - £50,000
What you'll do:
As a Finance Manager, you will be at the heart of the financial operations, leading a dedicated team of management accountants. You will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the month-end close, driving continuous improvement across the team, and acting as a key liaison between the finance team and wider business. Your role will also involve assisting with annual budgets and monthly forecasts, providing various reports to UK management, analysing KPI reports, ensuring high standards in balance sheet reconciliations and complex journals, and managing the operational performance of our workflow invoicing system. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Support all aspects of the month-end close, ensuring accuracy and adherence to globally set timelines
- Drive continuous improvement of working processes across the management accounts team and wider finance department where needed
- Become a key liaison between the finance team and wider business
- Assist business financial controllers with annual budget and monthly forecast submissions
- Provide various reports to UK management and group reporting for head office
- Analyse monthly KPI report, providing commentary to Head of Finance
- Ensure balance sheet reconciliations and complex journals are handled to a high standard
- Ensure operational performance of workflow invoicing system
- Manage the Management Accounts department, including mentoring and development
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Finance Manager position will bring a wealth of experience in financial management along with excellent leadership skills. You should have high-level Excel skills, experience with SAP (desirable), and strong analytical abilities. Your effective communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to liaise effectively with both your team and the wider business. A process-driven mindset, the ability to implement new procedures and controls, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment are also key to success in this role.
- High level of Excel skills is essential
- Experience with SAP is desirable
- Excellent leadership and team management skills are required
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary
- Strong analytical skills are crucial
- Time management skills are important
- Process-driven mindset with ability to implement new procedures and controls is needed
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment is vital
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading player in their industry, known for their commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. They offer a dynamic and rewarding work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and develop. Their inclusive culture values teamwork, integrity, and innovation, making it an ideal place to advance your career.
What's next:
Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply today by clicking on the link!
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