Finance Manager

My client, a leading UK industrial and logistics property business, are looking to hire a Finance Manager to join their growing finance team in South Manchester. With a significant UK-wide property portfolio, thousands of customers and strong investment behind the business, this is an exciting time to join an organisation with ambitious growth plans and a finance function that is continuing to evolve.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Accounting, this is a broad role combining technical accounting, financial control, statutory reporting and commercial business partnering, with responsibility for a portfolio of property entities and a small team.

If you're looking for a role that gives you genuine exposure across both technical and commercial finance, with the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and make a real impact, this could be a great next step.

What you'll do:

• Lead and develop a team of 2-3 direct reports, supporting a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of the month-end close and review process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Review management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis, identifying key risks and performance drivers.
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process.
• Oversee VAT and corporation tax compliance, working closely with internal and external tax specialists.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity and debt compliance across the relevant entities.
• Act as a finance business partner to Operations, cost centre owners and senior stakeholders.
• Provide clear analysis of actual performance, budgets, forecasts and variances, helping stakeholders understand and improve performance.
• Work closely with FP&A across budgeting, forecasting and transfer pricing activities.
• Provide financial input into wider business initiatives, transactions and continuous improvement projects.
• Support the continued development of financial controls and processes across the business.
• Coach and mentor team members, helping develop both technical and commercial capability.

What you bring:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with post-qualified experience.
• Previous experience operating at Finance Manager level.
• Strong technical accounting, financial control and month-end experience.
• Experience across statutory accounts, external reporting and consolidations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and the ability to apply technical accounting in a practical environment.
• Experience working in a complex, fast-paced organisation with demanding reporting deadlines.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to provide constructive challenge and explain financial information clearly.
• Previous experience managing, coaching or developing a small team.
• Real estate experience would be beneficial, although experience within another complex industry could also be relevant.

To apply for this fantastic opportunity or find out more, please get in touch today!

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