Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Birkenhead, Wirral
45,000 - 55,000 (DOE)
Full-time, Permanent

Total Staff Services are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Birkenhead.

With a turnover exceeding 35m and a strong presence across the food and drink sector, our client is looking to strengthen their finance team with the addition of a hands-on Finance Manager who can support both the financial and operational performance of the business.

This is a varied, hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys being close to the detail while also working closely with the wider business.

You'll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, supporting operational decision-making, and ensuring strong financial controls are in place across the business.

Responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of monthly management accounts and year-end processes
• Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring accurate financial reporting
• Cash flow management and working capital oversight
• Monitoring costs, margins, and overall business performance
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Strengthening internal controls and ensuring audit readiness
• Working closely with production, sales, and purchasing teams to provide meaningful financial insight
• Supporting and overseeing management information systems (ERP/MIS) to ensure data accuracy

We're looking for someone who is practical, commercially aware, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant role
• Background within manufacturing, FMCG, or a production-led environment
• Strong understanding of cost control, margins, and operational finance
• Experience managing or supporting a small finance team
• Confidence working with ERP/MIS systems
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across non-finance teams

In terms of qualifications, candidates will typically be:

• CIMA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified, or
• Qualified by experience with a strong track record in a similar environment