Salary Range
£45-50000
Location
Ellesmere Port
Contract
Permanent
Job Ref:
HJ/0111
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join an established organisation in a broad and influential role combining finance business partnering, financial reporting, compliance and continuous improvement.
Working closely with the Head of Finance and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting financial performance, strengthening controls and providing meaningful insight to support both operational and strategic decision-making.
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys getting beyond the numbers, building strong relationships and making a real difference across an organisation.
The position offers a great balance of technical finance and commercial business partnering, with the opportunity to influence decisions, challenge existing processes and contribute to ongoing improvements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as a trusted finance business partner to senior stakeholders, providing financial insight, advice and constructive challenge.
Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
Coordinate the annual audit process and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
Support business growth through financial modelling, scenario analysis and business case preparation.
Work closely with operational managers to improve financial understanding, accountability and performance.
Oversee VAT returns, statutory submissions and fixed asset reporting.
Review and strengthen financial controls, governance and internal procedures.
Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, reporting processes and automation.
Support and mentor finance team members, encouraging collaboration and continuous improvement.
ABOUT YOU
Ideally ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with a strong background in financial reporting, control and business partnering.
Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and management reporting.
Commercially aware, with strong analytical skills and the ability to turn financial information into meaningful recommendations.
Confident building relationships with senior stakeholders, providing constructive challenge and influencing decisions.
Strong understanding of balance sheet management, financial controls, audit and compliance.
Advanced Excel skills, with experience of improving financial systems, reporting and processes.
Proactive and solutions-focused, with a track record of identifying efficiencies and driving improvements.
An excellent communicator, able to explain complex financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience of supporting, mentoring or developing finance team members would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where finance plays an important role in shaping decisions and driving improvements. With a varied remit, exposure to senior stakeholders and genuine scope to make an impact, the position offers plenty of opportunity to contribute and develop.
