I am working with a service business based in Manchester City Centre who requires a Finance Manager. Reporting directly into the CEO this role is responsible for the management of the team as well as the day-to-day finance activities of the business. My client is looking for a flexible and hard-working individual. The role will require a confident individual who will work with the support of the SLT to deliver key financial information, implement finance policies, procedures and governance controls across the group.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

* Produce and oversee production of management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow in a timely manner.

* Balance sheet reconciliations

* Supporting budgeting and forecasting for all entities

* Working with SLT to review spending against budgets, identifying overspend and advising on corrective actions

* Quarterly group VAT submissions

* Production of monthly payroll file for submission to external payroll provider

* Management and development of the finance assistants who support with the month-end processes

* Pro-actively identify and implement process, systems and reporting improvements across the department and wider business

* Lead, plan and manage finance projects

* Provide all necessary information for completion of year-end accounts

* Business partnering with departments to provide support, information and ad-hoc reporting/analysis

The right candidate will be;

* Experience of managing and mentoring a finance team

* Adherence to strict reporting deadlines

* Experience of using Sage (desired, not essential)

* Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP's/Pivots

* High attention to detail

* Strong understanding of accounting processes and standards

In return an excellent package is offered including the opportunity to work in a motivated business. This role also offers hybrid working and flexible hours