An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Finance Manager to join a rapidly growing, international technology business at its Wilmslow office.

The business has experienced significant growth in recent years and continues to expand its international operations. This role will be instrumental in strengthening the finance function, improving internal financial reporting and providing greater commercial insight to support business decisions.

Working closely with senior finance leadership and colleagues across the UK, Europe and the US, you will take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting, ensuring financial information is accurate, meaningful and delivered in a timely manner.

The role will also play an important part in a major finance systems transformation, with the business preparing to transition to SAP S/4HANA. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional looking to make a tangible impact within a growing international organisation, with longer-term career development opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with budget holders to develop robust financial plans and understand business performance.

• Produce and enhance internal financial reports, providing clear analysis of performance, trends and key financial drivers.

• Deliver regular variance analysis, investigating discrepancies, identifying risks and opportunities, and challenging assumptions where appropriate.

• Improve the accuracy, consistency and efficiency of financial reporting processes, ensuring data is validated and reliable before being entered into financial systems.

• Act as a business partner to budget holders and operational stakeholders, translating financial data into meaningful insight to support decision-making.

• Work closely with US-based finance colleagues to align reporting, processes and financial objectives across the wider business.

• Manage and develop the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team, overseeing three team members across the UK and Germany.

• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, controls and reporting methodologies.

• Support the transition from Oracle to SAP S/4HANA, working alongside the US IT team on system development, testing and implementation.

• Contribute to the introduction of new systems and processes, including a purchase order system, ensuring finance requirements are effectively represented.

• Support internal reporting requirements and collaborate with colleagues responsible for statutory and wider group reporting.

You will be a fully qualified accountant with strong experience in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. You will combine excellent technical capability with the confidence to engage with stakeholders, challenge figures and identify opportunities to improve business performance.

You will bring:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.

• Experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar senior accounting role.

• Experience with SAP, particularly SAP S/4HANA

• Strong experience in internal financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to interrogate complex financial data, identify inconsistencies and resolve issues.

• Excellent communication and business partnering skills, with the confidence to ask questions and challenge constructively.

• A proactive, analytical and detail-oriented approach, with a strong focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.

• Experience managing or developing a finance team.

• The ability to work effectively across functions and within an international, matrix-managed organisation.

What's on offer?

• Salary of up to £70,000.

• The opportunity to join a growing international business with an established presence across the UK, Europe and the US.

• A key role in improving internal reporting and strengthening finance processes.

• Involvement in a significant SAP S/4HANA implementation.

• Exposure to senior stakeholders and international finance teams.

• A genuine opportunity for longer-term career development and progression.

• A dedicated office and car parking at the Wilmslow location.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a collaborative and supportive company culture.

If you are a qualified accountant looking for a broad Finance Manager role combining internal reporting, business partnering, team leadership and systems transformation, we would be keen to hear from you.

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