Finance Manager

Based: Burnley

Salary: circa £45k + benefits

Whitaker Smith Recruitment are parenting with a fantastic, growing manufacturing business looking for a Finance Manager to join their team. Having recruited for this business for years, we know them well and it’s a great time to join to be part of their continued growth journey over the next few years.

This role will oversee financial operations ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting. You will be hands on whilst offering financial guidance to senior leadership teams, supporting on driving profitability & operational efficiencies

Role:

• Preparing and presenting accurate monthly management accounts ensuring compliance with company & wider accounting standard
• Preparing budgets & forecasts, business partnering internally
• Analysing costs – identifying areas for improvement & cost reductions to increase profitability. Implementing cost control measures across operations and monitoring KPI’s
• Financial planning & analysis, collaborating with finance & wider business departments to drive growth
• Mentoring wider finance team working for a business who drive continuous learning & development from within
• Assisting with year end and external audit annually
• Continuous system improvement – involved in future acquisitions and their integration to group

Experience:

• Manufacturing experience beneficial but not essential
• SAGE 200 experience highly beneficial (or strong systems knowledge)
• ACCA/CIMA studying/qualified OR QBE will be considered
• Strong attitude, keen to learn & develop in a growing business

Please apply now!