Finance Manager

Accountable Recruitment

Posted a day ago, valid for 3 days

Liverpool, Merseyside L96GB, England

£80,000 - £15 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position of Finance Manager is available in Liverpool, offering a salary of £80,000 per annum plus a 15% bonus and car allowance.
This role requires a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a strong audit background and experience in a SOX-controlled environment.
Key responsibilities include leading the centralisation of financial controls, managing SOX compliance, and overseeing the UK fixed assets portfolio.
Candidates should have experience in audit or internal controls and a solid understanding of financial cycles and control functions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to take ownership of a vital role in a company undergoing financial transformation.

Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Liverpool based with occasional travelSalary: £80,000 per annum + 15% bonus + car allowance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Finance Manager to join a leading organisation during a key phase of its financial transformation. Reporting to the UK & Ireland CFO, this newly created role will play a pivotal part in enhancing financial control and process efficiency across the UK operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the centralisation of key financial controls and balance sheet accounts from operational sites to the central function.
Design, implement and manage SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliant controls, removing local site burdens and assuming full responsibility at the centre.
Act as the control owner for all centralised financial processes, ensuring full SOX compliance and accurate documentation.
Review and approve key SOX and Financial Monitoring controls for UK operating sites.
Own and manage the centralised balance sheet, including forecasting, reconciliations, and detailed account reviews.
Oversee the UK fixed assets portfolio
Support sites with segregation of duties (SOD) challenges, particularly around manual journal entries.
Lead process improvement and change initiatives focused on strengthening internal controls and enhancing SOX compliance.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a strong audit background and experience in a SOX-controlled environment. They will possess the ability to balance control and operational priorities.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
Experience within audit or internal controls, ideally from a professional services or corporate environment.
Sound understanding of financial cycles and associated control functions.
Comfortable with regular travel and working from the Liverpool office at least two days per week.
This is a unique opportunity for a finance professional looking to take ownership of a high-impact role within a well-established business undergoing significant financial evolution.

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