Axon Moore is proud to be partnering with an established PE-backed SME to recruit an experienced Finance Manager. This opportunity is ideal for someone ready to take the next step into a number two position, bringing energy, initiative, and a proactive mindset, while benefiting from the mentorship of an experienced and supportive Finance Director. The business is undergoing a period of transformation, offering significant scope to drive value, improve processes, and implement efficiencies. The role is best suited to someone who enjoys overseeing the full finance function, including management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, monthly MI reporting, gross margin analysis, payroll, and leading a small finance team. Responsibilities include: Monthly management reporting via excel and PowerBI Cash management Payroll processing Business partnering across internal and external senior stakeholders including investors, advisors, banks and suppliers Creating improvements and efficiencies across finance and the wider business VAT Returns Nominal Ledger postings, including accruals and prepayments, depreciation Fixed asset tracking, recording, and recognition Assisting with the annual budget preparation Annual audit preparation, including tax and statutory reporting Management and ongoing mentorship of a team of 3 Working to drive forward ongoing transformation and improvement across the organisation. The ideal candidate: A willingness to roll their sleeves up and undertake day to day finance activities A genuine desire to actively contribute new ideas and initiatives across the business Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact appropriately with individuals at every level of the business and successfully manage external relationships Excellent excel skills Results-focussed, a can-do attitude and the ability to constructively challenge ideas Our client is flexible regarding qualifications and is willing to accommodate reduced and part-time hours. Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on or on (phone number removed)