Michael Page
Finance Manager
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Job Opportunity: Finance Manager
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a long-established, privately owned business based in Liverpool, with an enviable reputation within its sector. Combining over a century of heritage with ambitious growth plans, the company is investing heavily in its people, systems, infrastructure and future capability, creating an exciting environment for an ambitious finance professional to make their mark.
Client Details
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of the finance function whilst partnering closely with operational, commercial and purchasing teams across the business. This is a highly visible role offering the chance to contribute to strategic decision-making, improve processes and help drive operational efficiency across the organisation.
Description
The successful Finance Manager will enjoy a broad remit spanning financial management, commercial analysis, pricing, reporting and business improvement projects.
- Ownership of cash flow management and day-to-day finance operations
- Production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
- Management of VAT returns and liaison with external accountants
- Supporting month-end and year-end processes
- Monitoring supplier pricing and protecting product margin performance
- Maintaining customer pricing structures across business systems
- Producing financial and performance reports for suppliers and buying groups
- Partnering with operational and purchasing teams to identify efficiencies
- Supporting major systems and warehouse improvement projects
- Driving continuous improvement across processes, reporting and controls
- Assisting leadership in making informed commercial decisions
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Profile
We're keen to speak with qualified or qualified-by-experience finance professionals who enjoy operating in a hands-on environment and want to be part of a growing business.
The successful Finance Manager will have:
- Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior accounting role
- Strong management accounting and reporting experience
- Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
- Experience of ERP systems, ideally SAP Business One
- Commercial awareness and the ability to influence decision-making
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business
- SQL experience would be advantageous but is by no means essential
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Job Offer
Our client will offer you:
- Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
- Company car
- Employee discount scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Electric vehicle charging facilities
- Flexible start and finish times
- Direct exposure to senior leadership
- Significant project involvement
- Modern working environment
- Friendly, collaborative culture
- Genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of the finance function
People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.
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