Salary: circa £55,000 - £65,000 (route to FC within 12-18 months)
Summary
Medlock Partners are delighted to be exclusively working with our client, a private equity backed SME business based in the Lancashire area as they look to appoint a competent qualified Finance Manager.
Reporting directly into the Group Finance Director and managing a small finance function, the Finance Manager will take full responsibility for the financial reporting activities for the 3 UK entities, implementing and ensuring robust financial controls and supporting the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations including purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll and cash flow management.
- Manage month‑end group reporting for 3 UK entities, producing accurate management accounts and financial reports.
- Develop controls around purchasing, stock, and supplier management to minimise waste and improve efficiency.
- Support budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and tax obligations, including VAT returns.
- Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and other external partners.
- Provide financial insights to support decision‑making at senior level.
- Oversee and support any finance/administration team members.
- Deputise for UK CFO as and when required.
- Other ad hoc duties as required.
About You
- CIMA/ACCA Qualified, with strong all‑round finance experience.
- Experience of managing a small team.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or service environment preferential (not essential).
- Strong working knowledge of accounting systems.
- Comfortable working in an SME environment—hands‑on, proactive, and able to turn your hand to everything from detail‑level bookkeeping through to board‑level reporting.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, able to liaise confidently across the business.
The ideal candidate will be a technically competent, CIMA/ACCA qualified finance professional who can demonstrate a proven track record of maintaining strong financial controls and working towards strict deadlines in an SME business.
This role would suit either a candidate currently working at Finance Manager level or a strong Management Accountant looking for a step into their 1st Finance Manager remit.
The successful candidate will enjoy full autonomy in their position however, will also benefit from a group structure and be in a unique position that blends independence with valuable resources and support from the wider business.
