Finance Manager
Stoke-on-Trent
£45,000 – £55,000 per annum
Full-time | Permanent
Howard James Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established and growing business in the fire and security sector to recruit an experienced Finance Manager.
This is a senior, hands-on role offering the opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function, influence financial strategy, and play a key part in supporting continued business growth. It’s an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
The Role
As Finance Manager, you will lead the finance function and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading and managing the finance team
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Developing and delivering financial strategy aligned with business growth plans
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Overseeing budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
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Preparing and presenting monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
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Monitoring cash flow, profitability and overall financial performance
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Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, tax obligations and financial regulations
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Managing payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable
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Leading audits and liaising with external auditors and regulatory bodies
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Providing strategic financial insight to support decision-making and business development
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Identifying efficiencies, cost-saving opportunities and implementing strong financial controls
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Working closely with department heads on budgets and performance tracking
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Managing relationships with banks and external stakeholders
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a confident and proactive finance professional with strong leadership skills. You will ideally have:
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A professional finance qualification (ACCA, AAT, CIMA) or be qualified by experience
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Proven experience in a senior finance role within a commercial or service-based environment
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Strong financial planning, analysis and reporting expertise
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Excellent Excel skills and experience using Sage and Xero
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Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities
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High attention to detail and accuracy
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The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
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A collaborative approach and the confidence to influence at all levels
What’s on Offer
In return, the successful candidate will receive:
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Competitive salary with annual review
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23 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Company pension scheme
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Health and wellbeing programme
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Holiday buy-back scheme
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Flexible working hours
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Casual dress code
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Free on-site parking
If you’re an experienced Finance Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today via Howard James Recruitment