Finance Manager
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Job Summary
Job Title: Finance Manager - SME Industrial Hire Industry
Location: Trafford Park
Reports To: FD
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Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day finance operations including purchase ledger sales ledger payroll and cash flow management.
- Manage month-end and year-end processes producing accurate management accounts and financial reports.
- Monitor stock levels parts usage and associated costs ensuring accurate valuation and reporting.
- Develop controls around purchasing stock and supplier management to minimise waste and improve efficiency.
- Support budget preparation forecasting and variance analysis.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and tax obligations including VAT returns.
- Manage relationships with auditors banks and other external partners.
- Provide financial insights to support decision-making at the senior level.
- Oversee and support any finance/administration team members.
About You
- CIMA/ACCA Finalist with strong all-round finance experience.
- Previous experience in a stock or parts-based industry (e.g. engineering automotive construction manufacturing or similar) is highly desirable.
- An expert in Excel.
- Strong working knowledge of accounting systems Eg Sage would be an advantage).
- Confident working in an SME environment hands-on proactive and able to turn your hand to everything from detail-level bookkeeping through to board-level reporting.
- Excellent attention to detail organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Review and make decisions to make the department stronger
- Strong communication skills able to liaise confidently across the business.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to shape and develop the finance function as the business grows.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Dealership Experience
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
