Finance Manager

Neston, Cheshire

£52,800

Monday – Friday (Flexibility)

We’re recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a specialist engineering business operating across the UK, Germany and the US.

This is a key hire, reporting directly to the Managing Director, where you’ll take ownership of the finance function while supporting group-level reporting and wider business operations.

The Role

This is a predominantly finance-led position, with occasional involvement in wider business support when required.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Producing monthly management accounts with analysis and commentary
• Managing cashflow forecasting and P&L reporting
• Supporting group accounts and reporting across multiple entities
• Preparing year-end accounts and audit packs
• Overseeing sales invoicing, purchase orders and credit control
• Submitting VAT returns, payroll and HMRC requirements
• Working with Sage 50 for day-to-day finance operations
• Driving process improvements across finance and systems

About You

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on SME environment and wants to take ownership of finance within a growing business.

You’ll ideally have:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified
• Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Strong management accounting and cashflow experience
• Exposure to group accounts or multi-entity reporting (desirable)
• Experience using Sage 50
• Strong Excel and IT skills
• A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach

The Opportunity

• Take full ownership of the finance function
• Be part of a growing international business (UK, Germany, US)
• Work closely with the Managing Director
• Flexible working (4 or 5 days considered)
• 10% senior management bonus
• Private healthcare (including dependents)
• Company laptop, phone and credit card provided
• Occasional travel to Germany (once a year)

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and be part of a growing international business, this could be a great fit.