Full job descriptionMarc Daniels are working with a well-known company in Manchester who are looking for a Senior finance manager to take ownership of the full month-end cycle and lead the management accounting function.
This is a high-visibility role within a busy finance function, offering the chance to drive process improvement, develop the management accounting team and partner closely with senior stakeholders across the group.
Key responsibilities will include:
*Owning the full month-end and year-end close cycle: journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
*Producing monthly management accounts with clear commentary, KPI analysis and variance explanations for senior leadership.
*Directly line-managing the management accounting team (Team of 8), including workload planning, performance management, coaching and development.
*Reviewing and approving management accountants’ work: P&L, balance sheet, flux analysis and month-end packs.
*Maintaining and enhancing financial controls, policies and governance across the management accounting function.
*Overseeing statutory reporting, audit coordination and compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS as applicable.
*Driving budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting processes in partnership with commercial and operational leaders.
*Identifying and delivering process improvements, automation and system enhancements (ERP, reporting tools, workflows).
*Providing strategic finance business partnering support to department heads and the executive team.
About You
*Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
*Proven experience managing the full month-end cycle in a complex, multi-entity environment.
*Demonstrable track record of leading and developing a large team, with strong people-management and coaching skills.
*Excellent technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP/IFRS) with a solid grasp of financial controls and compliance.
*Advanced Excel skills and experience with major ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics).
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior level.
*Commercial mindset with a focus on accuracy, timeliness and continuous improvement.