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Finance Manager – UK Division of International Group
Location: Chester (with some flexibility to work from home)
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: Ideally September
Are you a proactive, hands-on finance professional looking to step into a broad Finance Manager role with a successful international business?
We’re exclusively partnering with a long-established organisation that forms part of a global engineering and manufacturing group. The UK division has seen significant growth in recent years and is now looking to strengthen its finance team with the addition of an experienced Finance Manager.
The Opportunity
Based in Chester, this role offers full responsibility for the day-to-day finance function across two UK entities. You’ll report to a Group Financial Controller and work closely with teams across the UK and overseas, supporting operational finance, reporting, and business decision-making within a matrix environment.
This is a hands-on role that blends technical financial management with commercial insight—ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead month-end and year-end close processes including accruals, prepayments, journals, and reconciliations
* Prepare monthly management accounts and internal reporting packs
* Support credit control activities including debt chasing, payment plans, and customer reviews
* Produce weekly/monthly KPIs and ad hoc reports for decision support
* Oversee cash management, ledgers, and company fleet coordination
* Assist in procurement support and contribute to investment appraisals
* Engage in internal projects and external audits
* Supervise and support a small on-site finance team
About You
* Qualified or part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, AAT or equivalent)
* At least 3 years’ experience in a similar finance role in a manufacturing company
* Skilled in financial operations, reporting, and process improvement
* Advanced Excel user; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across functions and locations
* Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with varied responsibilities
What’s On Offer
* Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
* Matched pension contributions
* Life cover, EAP, and medical benefits
* Service recognition from year one
* Flexible working arrangements (primarily on-site with some home working)
* Exposure to a dynamic international business with ongoing growth
Next Steps
This role is being managed exclusively by Seymour John. For a confidential conversation or to express interest, please contact Simon Lowe simon@seymourjohn.com.
All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Manufacturing
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