Job Description
Our International client is seeking an experienced, hands-on finance professional to join their UK operation in a broad and varied Finance Manager role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a generalist finance background who enjoys being involved in all aspects of the finance function and is happy to "roll up their sleeves" in a standalone environment.
This role would suit candidates currently working as a Finance Manager, Business Controller, Head of Finance, with a hands on approach. Stock control, project cost control are essential and sage 200 preferred
If successful you would have the opportunity to work in a trusted, senior position with considerable responsibility and influence.
Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Stockport (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 55k - 65k
Role Overview
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the business while supporting commercial and operational decision-making. Your duties will include:
* Managing the local and consolidated Profit & Loss (P&L)
* Monthly forecasting, turnover planning, and financial reporting
* Producing monthly and annual accounts
* Supporting sales forecasting and project milestone planning
* Project and service controlling for delivery and maintenance contracts
* Commercial contract and cost management
Cashflow, Invoicing & Controls
* Managing invoicing processes and credit control
* Chasing outstanding customer payments and managing debt recovery
* Ensuring accurate cashflow forecasting and control
* Managing company costs and overheads
* Banking and expense management
* Asset tracking and internal financial controls
Compliance & Administration
* Ensuring financial compliance with UK regulations and group standards
* GDPR and internal financial compliance
* Asset Financial control
* Maintaining a legally compliant financial environment
Desirable skills
* A broad, generalist finance background
* Experience with Sage 200
* Comfortable working across operational, commercial, and financial tasks
* Happy to be hands-on and involved in day-to-day finance activity
* Strong cashflow and stock control experience
* Confident working independently and taking ownership
* Experience with SAP or similar systems would be advantageous
* Expert in Excel Pivot table, Vlookups etc.