Finance Manager

Salary to £55,000 plus excellent benefits package

Preston

Here at Reed we are delighted to support our client in seeking an experienced Finance Manager to play a key role within their finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional looking to take ownership of management accounting processes, drive continuous improvement, and drive & support the development of a growing team.

Offering broad exposure across financial reporting, balance sheet management, systems enhancement, and team leadership, this role provides excellent scope for professional growth and the opportunity to make a real impact.

The Role

As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely management accounts, maintaining robust financial controls, and ensuring the integrity of balance sheet reporting. You will also work closely with stakeholders across the wider finance function to support best practice, process improvements, and high-quality financial reporting.

Key responsibilities include -

• Leading the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts.
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet.
• Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong controls.
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes to ensure efficient and consistent delivery.
• Managing financial reporting risks and ensuring compliance with internal policies and standards.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Working collaboratively with finance colleagues to deliver high-quality financial information and insights.
• Managing, mentoring, and developing junior finance team members.

Experience required -

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Strong management accounting experience within a complex finance environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong systems proficiency.
• Experience leading, managing, and developing team members.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to drive improvements and challenge existing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.

If this role is of interest please apply through Reed for a fuller conversation.