Your newpany This International Manufacturing Group in North Manchester has achieved consistent growth in recent years and now sits as a key operator in the sector. Thepany has a collaborative, corporate office environment and is looking to bring someone to lead the high-performing site team on a fixed-term basis due to an internal secondment. With a strong leadership team and a clear strategic direction, this is an ideal environment for a finance professional looking to make a tangible impact.
Your new role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll play a key role in shaping and executing the financial strategy of the business. You’ll oversee the production of timely and accurate management and statutory accounts for multiple subsidiaries, ensuringpliance with internal controls and group policies. You’ll also manage a small finance team, support forecasting and budgeting processes, and contribute to strategic decision-making across the senior leadership team.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Preparing and consolidating timely and accurate management and statutory accounts for multiple subsidiaries
2. Leading the finance team to ensure effective day-to-day operations and adherence to internal controls
3. Ensuringpliance with group accounting policies and internal audit rmendations
4. Managing group reporting processes via OneStream
5. Monitoring cash flow and maintaining accurate forecasting models
6. Supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and quarterly performance reviews (QPRs)
7. Developing and maintaining reporting mechanisms for sales and cost analysis at product and customer levels
8. Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and contributing to strategic decision-making
What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
9. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
10. Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Macros)
11. Proven experience in a finance leadership role, ideally within engineering or manufacturing
12. Familiarity with ERP systems
13. Excellentmunication and team management skills
What you'll get in return
14. Hybrid working options (though the role is predominantly office-based initially)
15. Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence strategic direction
16. Exposure to group-level reporting and financial planning