Finance Manager
Do you see yourself fitting right into a proud, Lancashire manufacturing firm with an authentic family feel? Desperate to actually feel part of something special, not just slumped behind a desk in a soulless office all day?
If this is making you sit up & listen…& you are a savvy, genuine team player who enjoys getting out into a business to understand it fundamentally – definitely not ‘just a numbers’ Finance Manager – then we need to talk about this job!
That said, this is a tough industry that must be resilient to challenging market forces… raw materials prices, cost of living challenges, labour costs to name just a few.
So as much as this is a lovely place to work, the obstacles can be difficult & you will have to be a creative, confident, & robust individual to make a success of this important role.
You will have prior experience of working with colleagues outside of finance to business partner with stakeholders & translate the meaning behind the numbers, and you will be a pro at all things month end / year end / management accounts.
As a qualified accountant, you will be comfortable in building credibility with auditors / bankers, as well as presenting ideas for process improvements / commercial cost savings to colleagues in the senior leadership team.
A truly varied Finance Manager role, touching everything from hands on finance management to helping to shape strategy.
Desired Skills and Experience
As Finance Manager, you will get involved in all things management accounting, budgeting & forecasting.
However, the success of this role will actually hinge upon finding the right person who will feel at home in this historic business.
You’ll be happy to be hands on as well as strategic, and there’s tangible progression path available as the business / successful applicant grows.
Refreshingly, work life balance is genuinely valued here, with a 4.5 day working week & colleagues are encouraged to leave work on time every day to enjoy life outside of work too.
