Finance Manager

Finance Manager Permanent, or temporary to Permanent Burnley Up to £65,000pa A large manufacturing organisation based in Burnley are seeking a new permanent Finance Manager to join their team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and responsible for the management of a small team, with future development and progression available, this position is a great opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to make a real impact on an exciting business that is constantly looking at ways to evolve. Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the yearly budgeting and reforecasting process
• Lead on month end, reviewing monthly balance sheet, P&L review and looking at variance analysis
• Lead year end process, including statutory accounts preparation
• Liaising closely with Head Office to produce monthly, quarterly and yearly reports working towards SLA's
• Detailed margin analysis review, providing detailed interpretations and commentary, evaluating business profitability by customer, platform, product and process
• Business partnering with operations, commercial and other departments within the business, generating a clear link between business decisions and profitability
• Maintain an develop costing systems
• Manage and drive cost saving strategies
• Manage and report on all treasury activities, liaison with banks, building cost efficient methods of borrowing with head office
• Ensure all tax compliance requirements are met and adhered to
• Management of the team, including continuously developing their skillset and upskilling the team to keep the department running smoothly
• Process improvement and looking at more efficient ways of working The ideal candidate will have the following skills, experience and attributes:
• A previous track record of managing high performing and efficient finance teams
• CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA qualified
• Excellent computer literacy, particularly with excel
• Methodical approach to work, with excellent analytical and numerical abilities
• A team player, with a “can-do” attitude and the ability to use their initiative
• Experience within a manufacturing organisation
• Able to work to deadlines In return, you will receive the following benefits:
• A salary of up to £65,000pa
• Private healthcare
• Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days including banks, increasing with length of service
• Early finish on a Friday
• Pension matched up to 9%
• Bonus based off company and individual objectives/ performance
• Employee discounts with retailers and restaurants
• Fantastic company culture, warm and friendly environment Interested in this role? Please click apply now and I will be in touch if your application has been successful!