Job Description
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.
