Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Fulwood, Preston On Site

38,000pa

Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Finance Manager to support our Directors across multiple businesses. This is a great opportunity to lead a small finance team and play a key role in the financial management and strategic planning of the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Directors across several businesses with all aspects of finance.
• Lead and manage a small finance team.
• Prepare and consolidate accounts for group companies.
• Manage month-end close processes and external reporting.
• Assist with tax filings, compliance, and liaise with external advisors.
• Support the management team with budgets, forecasts, and P&L reviews.
• Deliver detailed monthly profit & loss and balance sheet reports to Directors.
• Analyse financial data for weekly and monthly forecasting.
• Prepare weekly cash flow statements and manage cash across group companies.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end and statutory accounts.
• Respond to financial queries and provide data-driven insights.
• Conduct internal audits, including fixed asset reviews.
• Review financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Payroll knowledge is a plus.
• Support Health & Safety checks and employee onboarding (with external HR support).

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified or QBE (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Solid understanding of management and financial accounting.
• Experience working independently and taking ownership.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work across multiple businesses.
• Practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to get involved in all areas.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety is a bonus.