Finance Manager

Finance Manager Salford - Up to £55,000 DOE Office-based. I'm delighted to be partnered with a company based on the outskirts of Manchester as they seek to appoint a Finance Manager. Working directly under an established Head of Finance, this is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional or somebody very much QBE to join a great team.

As Finance Manager, you will be overseeing a small team and be responsible for their development, day-to-day duties etc.

The Finance Manager will play a key role in managing and optimising financial processes within the organisation. This role will be responsible for overseeing the Month End process, financial planning and analysis, budget management & financial reporting. The successful candidate will contribute to the overall financial health of the company and support strategic decision-making.

Key duties:

• Develop, implement, and maintain financial models for budgeting and forecasting.
• Analyse financial data and provide insights to support business decisions.
• Monitor and report on key financial performance indicators.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets.
• Track budget variances and provide recommendations for cost control.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management.
• Oversee the day-to-day finance department functions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with the Shared Service Centre for - year-end audit & Month End Management Accounts

About you:

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant through ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar finance role, previous role in a logistics or transportation industry beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of month end processes, financial planning, budgeting, and analysis.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Excel, previous experience in SAP beneficial.

This will initially be an office-based role with the option of some hybrid working following successful induction period.

Apply now for immediate consideration!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates