Job Title: Finance Manager (Temporary to Permanent)Location: Liverpool City CentreSalary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annumWorking Model: Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)Free ParkingAre you an experienced Finance Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation based in Liverpool City Centre? Our client is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team on a temporary to permanent basis. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the International finance function, driving efficiencies, and leading the financial reporting and management for the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the timely and accurate preparation of financial results, ensuring financial information is entered into systems efficiently to support management decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Oversee management accounting and reconciliation processes, ensuring consistency across international entities.
• Handle treasury management and cash forecasting for specific entities, providing detailed cash reports to the Finance Director.
• Collaborate with management accountants and team members to manage AR factoring processes, ensuring cash needs are met.
• Ensure month-end close deadlines and reporting requirements for designated regions/sites are adhered to.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure intercompany accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations, maintaining the necessary level of financial control for each account.
• Complete miscellaneous GL postings and ensure all accruals and repayments are properly understood with supporting documentation available.
• Accurately prepare and file VAT and Intrastat returns within required timelines.
• Work closely with the Financial Accountant to ensure smooth delivery of the annual audit process for local reporting requirements.
• Assist in the completion of the annual operating plan (AOP) for all international sites.
• Contribute to the development of systems and processes within the finance team, driving automation and maximising system efficiency.
• Manage the workload and development of the management accounting team.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance team as required.
• Undertake any additional duties as needed to support the overall function.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a finance management role, preferably within an international organisation.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, and treasury management.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Experience leading process improvements and driving efficiency.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills, with the ability to manage and mentor a team.
• Knowledge of VAT, Intrastat, and audit processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills.