Finance Manager

A large group of businesses on the Fylde Coast have partnered with Kenton Black Finance in their search for a new Finance Manager. This is an all-encompassing role which includes a combination of commercial and technical accounting duties., Reporting to the Finance Director and overseeing 2-3 Accounts Assistants, responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of the month end processes including preparation of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and detailed variance analysis for UK and overseas entities
• Provision of financial performance reports for executive review and monthly board reporting
• Delivering ad hoc analysis for Senior Managers to aid effective decision making
• Preparation of the year end audit files, being the primary point of contact for auditors
• Line management of 2-3 Accounts Assistants, providing mentorship and support as required
• Business partnering with various stakeholders to advise and deliver financial insight
• Driving efficiencies and cost-saving initiatives
  
  The successful candidate will be CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified and proven in a similar level role with significant PQE, ideally with exposure to a Group business structure with overseas operations. Strong communication skills are imperative as you will be required to work closely with various stakeholders including board members and budget holders. Technically strong, you will also have good commercial acumen and strong analytical capabilities.
  
  Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.
  
  £50,000 - £55,000 starting salary
• Company wide bonus scheme
• Company pension contributions matched at 5%
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days remote working per week)
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance