Hays Senior Finance are working with a well-establishedpany near Oswestry who are recruiting amercially astute and analytically drivenmercial Finance Manager. This is a high-impact role within a successfulpany, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy and performance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead month-end close and produce accurate management accounts.
2. Deliver insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and strategicmentary.
3. Drive budgeting and financial planning processes.
4. Analyse performance vs. budget, forecast, and prior year; highlight risks/opportunities.
5. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and working capital reports.
6. Develop dashboards, KPIs, and variance reports for senior leadership.
7. Support operational teams with margin analysis and profitability insights.
8. Model scenarios and business cases to inform strategic decisions.
9. Enhance reporting tools and systems (, Power BI, ERP modules).
10. Support statutory reporting and audit processes.
11. Mentor junior finance team members.
Candidate Profile:
12. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
13. Proven experience in management accounting and preferably FP&A.
14. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
15. Advanced Excel and financial modelling; Power BI/ERP experience a plus.
16. Excellentmunicator with cross-functional collaboration skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successfulpany who can offer genuine career progression with the support of a dynamic Finance Director. Thepany offers strong benefits including two days working from home.